TWENTY-ONE
Rachel spent that evening gathering some things from the master to make her stay more comfortable in the guest bedroom. She was angry and felt like she needed time to be alone with her thoughts, more than just one or two nights. Time to sort out what was going on with her. Also, Joe needed time to miss her presence. She brought over some of her toiletries and makeup, placing them in the guest bathroom. Now she was set for a vacation from Joe, albeit, in the same apartment.
But the more she brought over, the more she thought to bring. And the angrier she became. With each trip back to the bedroom, she felt her cheeks growing increasingly from warm to hot. Her jaw was set and she felt stubbornness enveloping her. Defiance became her friend. She knew there was chocolate and cooki
