Rachel POV
That morning was the first day since I had broken up with Michael that I had spent alone. Ever since I had returned from the mall, Michael hadn't been around. At breakfast, he had refused to acknowledge me as much as possible, and had left straight afterwards without saying even a single word. I didn't mind, and I tried really hard to act like it didn't hurt me, but it was difficult. Especially considering how much I wanted to talk to him and hear his voice, and especially considering how disappointed I was that he didn't return any of my messages or calls. I wanted to hear his beautiful laughter again, but I didn't expect that to happen today, and now he didn't even bother coming home before leaving for work. Although I wanted him here with me, at the same time I realized how
