Chapter 37

She sat in the single armchair, knowing it was the safest choice considering the other was a loveseat. Theodore and Najay sat across from her only seconds later. They all waited for someone to start speaking first. Ultimately, it was Najay.

“We have one fight, and you leave the city without telling me.”

“Najay...” Abigail sighed, knowing it would lead to this.

In truth, Abigail was just as surprised to see Najay as she was to see Theodore.

“No, Abigail. I was pissed, yes. You accused me of something not just awful but disgusting and heart-breaking. I spent days wondering what I could’ve done to make you doubt my loyalty. I admit I kept a few details away from you because I didn’t want you to freak out. But when I invited Nicholas inside my apartment, it was only to threaten his sorry ass in a place where no one would hear.”

“I know, Najay. I was stupid and scared and hurt, and I should’ve never accused you of something like that.”

“No, you shouldn’t have.” Najay had always been bare-f