Call me when you have reached a conclusion," I said, and turned away from Vivian, wallowing in worry and depression.
I walked as fast as I could and wiped the tears from my eyes.
"Oregon! Please wait!" I heard her call loudly from behind, and my heart jumped. I could hear her footsteps coming closer, and I gulped hard with guilt.
"Stop!" I yelled, without turning back to look at her. "Don't come close, just go! Get out of my life."
"Oregon, what is wrong? What is the matter with you? Can you at least explain what is going on? Please, I beg you," she said tearfully.
I clenched my fists tightly as a means to keep my composure and stop the tears from leaving my eyes.
"I don't want to see you," I snapped. "Neither do I want to talk to you. I want to be alone."
I proceeded to leave when she came again with her thunderous voice.
"Fine then! Fine! But at least tell me why you are doing this to me? Why, Oregon?! Why?"
"I don't have anything to say," I whispered coldly.
"Don't I deserve an explanation for your sudden mean character now? We were happy a few hours ago, what happened? Are you just going to push me away, leaving me confused and distressed?" she said, and I heard her sobbing. My heart broke, and the tears finally escaped from my eyes.
"I don't care how you feel, Vivian. It's over between us, and that's it," I said, gnashing my teeth.
"How about you take some rest and cool your mind. You should also take a cold shower too, it eases the mind and withers stress. I will come back later for you. Please don't leave your room," she said.
"You won't find me there," I said quickly.
"I will find you," she said, and I started walking away. I met Damien coming in, and I turned my face away. I could not allow him to see my sad and teary face.
I went straight to my room and once again, I began to think hard, and I got lost. Suddenly, I remembered what Vivian had told me about coming to my room, and my heart started racing.
"She shouldn't come here," I muttered and bit my bottom lip, which was already pale white and chapped.
I stood up from the bed and looked around, trying to find somewhere to hide, but I found no better place. She would be able to find me in the room, no matter where I hid, no matter if it was big or not.
I thought of hiding outside, but where? I wasn't even in the mood to go outside the penthouse walls or even go for a drive. I felt like staying somewhere very quiet and secluded, and then drinking as much alcohol as I could find.
I had no choice though, I had to go outside. I just prayed I wouldn't see or bump into Vivian outside. I wasn't ready to see her face or talk to her. The instant I stepped my feet outside, I saw Laura trying to open her door.
When her eyes met mine, her heart seemed to skip. She fearfully blinked her eyes and gulped down the lump in her throat heavily and audibly.
"You still stay here?" I asked.
"Yes," she whispered, nodding her head as she tried to avoid my gaze.
I sighed deeply, locked my door, and walked towards her. I noticed how much she was shivering, but I didn't care.
"Where are you coming from?" I asked with a stern voice.
"I'm... I'm actually going out," she stuttered, her eyes looking at her slippers.
"Out?" I asked.
"Yes. To meet some friends," she answered, trying to control her vibrating voice.
"With this outfit?" I asked, scrolling my eyes from her head to toe.
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