Alexander
I noticed the dim lights were on through the glass wall of Elaine's office; her lean figure stood close to the window, watching the street below, probably lost in her thoughts. Seeing for myself how Edward insubordinates and undermines her, I understand her worries, but I fear she reclused into her shell after today’s opposition. For the first time, I saw the wild fear in her eyes; it was beyond the fear of losing.
I pushed the door to her office open and walked in; she immediately turned around. I folded my hands into fists at the worry within her eyes; I had never seen Elaine this weak.
She walked towards me, her expression devoid of any hope and I least expected it; her arms wrapped around my torso and her head rested on my chest. How hard it is to pretend I won't give her
