The following day, I stayed hidden in my apartment. Lily came by but I yelled at her to go away, then ignored her until she did. It was strange being by myself here. I realized I had never lived alone before. It was freeing and frightening. Lily had come to my aid so fast after the breakup, I hadn't really had time to adjust.
As the day went on, I ordered takeout and continued to decompress and adjust to my new lifestyle. Cole was starting to feel more like a rebound and I prepared myself for a difficult conversation with Lily. I let myself have the day first. To be myself and not Lily's wounded animal or Cole's pursuit.
The next morning, I had slept in late and was awoken by Lily's persistent knocking. "You can't ignore me forever!" I could hear Mr. Baker telling Lily off and her attit
