I couldn't see his face, so I had no idea if he was about to lose it again. 'But at least he saved me just now and didn't stoop to bullying a woman?'
I tossed the broken glass into the trash, picked up the money, and placed it on the sofa. Nervously holding the tools, I looked down and asked, "I'm done here. Can I leave now?"
He must have nodded because I turned to leave without hesitation, feeling like something was chasing me from behind.
*****
Once outside, I dropped what I was holding and rushed to find Samantha.
Standing next to her was Maggie, and the moment she saw me come out so quickly, her face lit up with that smug look of "See, I told you so." She turned and strutted off, full of satisfaction.
"Hah!"
I laughed in frustration, shaking my head. Turning to Samantha, I said,
