Chapter 46.1

"Where to?" The driver asked as soon as I was inside the cab.

I replied, "Madison Avenue." I took out my phone and texted Matt again that I was in the cab already and on my way home. I don't know what the hell is happening that Matt isn't responding to any of my texts, which is so unlike him.

"Are you all right?" The driver inquired, his gaze drawn to me in the rearview mirror.

I'm not sure what he saw in me that prompted him to ask that question. Is my dread apparent on my face? Should I inform him of the two guys who seem to be following me? If I do, will he perceive me the same way Elliot did, as someone who makes assumptions and false claims? Shit, Ari, why does Elliot have to be a part of this? He is nowhere here and should be nowhere in my mind.

"Yeah, I'm fine." I said, trying to act calmly while putting my phone back in my bag.

I leaned back and closed my eyes to send a message to the driver that I didn't want to have a conversation with him. Deep inside, I am also attempt