One week later
James pov
Fuck.
I stare at the email for a second.
No.
I re-read it over and over.
No. I can't. Not again.
I feel emotions of hate, betrayal, and disappointment rise in my chest.
My vision blurs as I feel one feeling, stronger than any other, threaten to consume me.
Anger.
What the f**k is this?
After years and years of rejection, this is what they send me.
I close my eyes and try to take a deep breath.
It doesn't calm me down.
Lucy.
I get up from behind my desk and walk slowly to Lucy's office.
Lucy.
I open the door to her office and walk slowly to her.
"Lucy," I say out loud.
Her head snaps up.
"James, what did I say about the off-" she stops suddenly looking into my eyes.
"What's wrong, James?" Her voice full to the brim with concern.
I walk around h
