Chapter 17

Denise’s POV

Fabian was calling. I did not know what to do. I had ignored his messages and calls, and that was obviously why he was calling.

I knew it was a bad habit. Forgetting about everything else when something came up. I was working on it, but I did not know what to say to him. I was feeling incredibly apologetic, but how to put that in words? I didn’t know.

“Hello?” I said when I finally picked up. I felt so bad. Like I was treating him in the same way I had been treated.

“Denise? Is everything alright?” was his frantic response, making me feel worse. It was not a pleasant feeling.

“I- yes. Everything is okay,” I replied hesitantly.

“Then why didn’t you pick up my calls? I was worried,” he said, and I felt worse.

“Fabian. I’m really sorry. Can we- can we talk about it when you get back? It’s not something I can tell you over the phone,” I said and bit my lip, waiting for his reply.

“Is something wrong? Are you okay?”

“I am