Unfortunately, Roland did not leave as she expected. He turned around and walked towards her.
Alvera frowned. Several of her colleagues were walking around, and she did not want to be the subject of gossip.
She turned around and walked away quickly.
She only stopped when she was far enough that there were no other familiar faces around.
She turned around and found Roland standing in front of her.
His face was cold. "Go on, continue walking."
"What is with his attitude?" Alvera thought incredulously. "Fine, I can continue walking."
She turned around and continued walking away.
Roland gritted his teeth in frustration.
"Stop."
Alvera ignored him.
Normally, Roland would have just walked away, but this time, he didn't.
...
He took a few quick steps forward and grabbed her wrist. "
