This morning has been awkward. Jake keeps cuddling me, trying to make it look like we're fine. Is that because he told Alaric he cheated on me and wants to prove I'm over it?
I want to leave, more so that I can escape Jake, yet leaving ends this with Alaric as I won't be coming back. I'm watching Jake play one of his games; he's barely even looked at me since he picked up the controller; that is one good thing about it.
"Are you busy?" Alaric looks at Jake.
"Yeah, why?"
He's not busy. I almost laugh.
"I wanted a second opinion on something for the business. I'm looking through the reviews and debating whether it's working or not." Alaric looks at him.
"I'm busy, Ruby can help. She does business anyway, so she knows more." Jake speaks and keeps his eyes on the screen. "You will help,
