Chapter 12

ALEXA’S POV

I shut my eyes so tight ready to take the abuse from my boss. I waited patiently for some seconds to get butchered but nothing occurred. Slightly, I opened my left eye only to sight his hand hung in the air.

“Forget it” he sighed.

I was relieved.

He threw the ceramic on the floor, slowly smashing it into bits while in tears. I didn’t try to act the good character but instead I stayed calm and watched him stop sobbing. Nolan was the kind of man who does not hide his emotions. The stereotype of men who cries or shows emotions has nothing to do with him. He would always feel whatever whenever.

“Alexa, I ask that you take me seriously this time” he spoke calmly

He continued “have you ever felt like you’re being controlled like a puppet?” “I feel like I am being domineering at the moment”

I wondered what brought about the question. The look on his face clearly showed that he was sincerely asking.

“Not really” I said bluntly, looking into his eyes trying to appear convincing.

My