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Chapter 8: Learning to Live With the Cold

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Ariana’s POV

I told myself his coldness towards me didn't hurt.

That's what I said to myself between leaving his office and stepping into the ladies room, where I had to grip the sink because my hands wouldn't stop shaking.

The way he dismissed me, God, it felt like walking straight into a wall made of ice.

I step at my reflection. My lips were pressed together to keep them from trembling. I had worked God damn hard these past months to shut down this person.

Maybe that was the problem.

I felt too much.

No. I straightened my shirt and wiped the under of my eyes. I couldn't fall apart with her, not on the first day of my job.

I would have to get used to it and forget about the amazing night that we had. I would have to realize that I was nothing, but a one night stand.

And that’s all I will ever be to Alex.

I walked out of the bathroom and went straight to my office. I buried myself in spreadsheets for hours. I typed until my fingers were sore and answered emails like a robot.

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