* Claire’s POV *
My nerves were all over the place as soon as I got off work the next day. Even when I received my paycheck and I felt like I was floating in midair, I still couldn’t shake the nervousness which was creeping into my soul.
William hadn’t showed up all day, which in itself should have made me even more nervous. But I was glad that he didn’t come, because I didn’t know how I would act with him around.
Tony wanted to stop and chat when I walked into the lobby, but I was too nervous for that and I didn’t think I would be able to stand with him for five minutes without exploding with anxiety.
And so I rushed outside, where Rio was already waiting for me by the car. He looked up and smiled, hurrying to open the door for me. I smiled back at him as he helped me up, mindful o
