~ Dale ~ A week passed since I sent Chloe the message, meaning it had been one week since she left me on read. Believe me when I say I'd never been more damned frustrated. Each day felt like torture knowing she obviously hated me and wouldn't even be willing to give me a chance to explain. I refused to let myself wonder on why I wanted to explain the truth so badly. Why I was this frustrated from the distance she'd created between us. For my sanity, I refused to think about the 'whys' and focus on a reasonable solution. “Ensure they are delivered to the company before the week ends.” I ordered Rita, who nodded, gathering the files from my desk. “Okay sir.” She adjusted her glasses with her index finger. “You have a meeting with the Zomat Company in fifteen minutes sir.” “Are they a

