Emma’s POV
The art class finally ended, and I exhaled in relief. Today had already been long enough and I couldn't wait for it to end.
I mean I loved the kids but Sebastian had only made today stressful for me. The kids had already started packing up their things immediately I told them the class was over.
Sebastian raised his voice just enough to be heard over the noise. "Come on, kids, say goodbye to Teacher Emma!"
"Goodbye, Teacher!" they all flocked around me and chorused, their tiny hands waving as they ran towards the door like they would get an award for whoever reaches there first.
I forced a smile and waved back, though my chest ached from everything that was happening, especially the man standing a few feet away from me.
As the last kid disappeared into the hallway, silence fell over the room. Just me and Sebastian now. The air felt heavier somehow. It was suffocating and uncomfortable and I just wanted him to leave as soon as possible.
I focused on the scattered art su
