Year 2017
Atlas, still riled up and hurt, faced Tatum and mimicked his tone from the previous day. With a sharp glare, she repeated the harsh words he had hurled at her. She took a deep breath in and exhaled heavily, “Stop pestering me with your goddamn how are yous!!” She spat, her own voice taking on a harsh edge. “f*****g b***h!” She paused for effect before adding, “That was what you said to me yesterday.”
Tatum’s face drained of color as Atlas echoed his own words back to him. Her imitation was so accurate that he felt a wave of shame and regret wash over him. He had never seen her look so upset before. He sat there frozen, unable to find words to respond. The realization of his hurtful behavior sank in, and he could hardly believe he had spoken to her like that. Embarrassment and g
