16. You’re a Liar! Defne. It’s very early in the morning when Kacey comes to pick me up at the apartment, and I head down to meet her with a backpack slung over my shoulder, but without a single ounce of desire to go. When the off-site retreat was suddenly announced, I knew deep down this was Matheo’s doing and his alone. Over the past few days, I’ve managed to avoid him successfully. Calls, messages, even the times he came looking for me, somehow I managed to escape his presence. He’s stubborn and not used to not getting his way, so it wasn’t exactly a surprise that he’d use the company as an excuse to get whatever it is he wants from me. Even worse, it’s Saturday, and since the retreat lasts two days and one night, I’ll lose tomorrow too. He’s taking away the only two days I have to

