The Next Day

Nora

I was standing in the kitchen making coffee when Alex’s one-night stand did the walk of shame out of the cabin. Alex was never shy about being with women. He was an open person about everything, and he wasn’t afraid to be judged by other people. I was the complete opposite. I cared about what others thought of me, I’m always trying to please people, and it never works out for me, which is why I’m trying so hard not to give into Ace. I’ll give in, and then he’ll be with me for a few weeks and then dump me; it’s the same pattern.

“Someone had a good night.” I teased when Alex stepped out of his room.

“She was amazing, Nora, and I think I would like to see her again.”

“Is she the one to make you give up your non-committal ways?”

Alex shrugged before walking over to get some coffee.

“By the way, we have lunch plans with the guy I met at the bar.”

“So, I wasn’t the only one that had a good time?”

“It’s not the same as yours, but I had fun. Aiden was good company, and he