The next morning came way too fast.
As I got ready for my first day at the new job, the weight of everything began to crush me. I could still hear what Bella said last night in my head.. Nicole, stay focused and keep your head in the game. It became a motto for me.
Even though I told myself to stay cool, the thought of Tyler and everything going on around us made me feel very sick.
As I went up the stairs, I stopped dead when I saw her. Julie. Totally at ease while sitting at the kitchen table with Tyler and laughing about something.
With her big, sure smile and hand sitting on the back of his chair, she looked like she belonged there. Like I wasn't a part of it. It seemed like this was her house and not mine, well it wasn't mine either huh..
I grabbed my suitcase and walked strai
