“Don’t say that,” I finally muttered as we walked towards my office. “You don’t understand.” I added but kept it to myself. I stepped into my office. The door barely clicked shut behind me before Natalie’s insistent voice cut through my exhaustion. “We can talk here." I only asked her to get in here so I could show only her my true colors. “Leave, Natalie," I muttered, not even looking back at her. I was tired, angry, and absolutely not in the mood for one of her emotional tirades. My head felt like it was about to explode, and the last thing I needed was this confrontation. “I’ve got bigger things to deal with right now. Leave me alone.” She didn’t move. Of course she didn’t. Stubborn as ever. “I said, leave, Natalie. Can’t you see I need to rest?” I finally turned around with my eye

