Later that evening, I clocked out from work but I didn't feel like heading home just yet. I knew if I'd head home in this state, I'd just end up thinking about my sad, pathetic life all night long. And again, either dad or Alec would notice. I don't want anyone to get worried over me. I just need time to clear my head then I can head home. I had like two cups of coffee before I left work. I don't know why, but I just kept drinking until I realized I had finished my second cup and almost getting a third. Thankfully, I didn't mess up a single order nor did I get any complaints from my customers today. That would have totally worsened my mood. I walk in the opposite direction of the bus station that leads to my street and just keep walking without a destination in mind. Ian had o

