LOVE IN THE APARTMENT
EPISODE 11
Alex gently knocked on Emily’s door, waiting for her to respond. After a moment, he heard a faint “Come in.”
He entered the room, finding Emily lying on her bed, tears streaming down her face. He sat down beside her, putting a comforting arm around her shoulders.
“Hey, what’s wrong?” he asked softly.
Emily sniffled, wiping her nose with a tissue. “I just feel so lost, Alex. you are getting too attached to Sandra and forgetting i exist , i know we started on the wrong foot but still we were getting close before you met Sandra ,now i’m left out .”
Alex pulled her into a hug. “Emily, I told you, Sandra’s just a friend. You’re the one I care about.”
Emily pulled back, looking up at him with red-rimmed eyes. “Really?”
Alex nodded. “Really. I promise.”
Emily searched his face, wanting to believe him. And as she looked into his eyes, she saw the sincerity there.
“Okay,” she said finally, her voice barely above a whisper.
Alex smiled, relief washing over him. “Okay.”
As they hugged again, Emily felt a weight lift off her shoulders. Maybe, just maybe, she could trust Alex after all…
After their heart-to-heart talk, Emily felt a sense of calm wash over her. She realized she had been overreacting, and Alex’s words of reassurance had soothed her frazzled nerves.
That night, she slept peacefully, a smile on her face.
The next morning, Jamie and Alex had breakfast together, discussing their plans for the day. “Hey, have you seen Emily?” Jamie asked, nodding towards her room.
Alex got up to check on her. “Yeah, I talked to her last night. She’s okay.”
Jamie nodded. “Good. Let’s let her sleep in. She needs it.”
After checking on Emily, they left for work, leaving her alone at home.
Later that day, Emily was lounging on the couch, watching TV. She was in a relaxed mood, enjoying the quiet morning.
But then, she heard a knock at the door. She got up to answer it, expecting it to be a delivery or maybe Jamie forgetting his keys.
But when she opened the door, her mood changed instantly. Sandra stood there, smiling brightly.
“Hey, Emily! Can I come in?”
Emily’s instincts told her to slam the door shut, but she hesitated. Something about Sandra’s friendly demeanor put her off guard.
“Fine,” Emily said curtly, stepping aside.
Sandra breezed in, taking a seat on the couch. “Thanks for letting me in! I was in the neighborhood and thought I’d drop by.”
Emily raised an eyebrow. “What do you want, Sandra?”
Sandra chatted on, exchanging pleasantries, but Emily’s patience wore thin.
Then, Sandra asked the question that made Emily’s blood boil. “So, how’s Alex doing?”
Emily’s eyes narrowed. “What do you want from him?”
Sandra’s smile faltered, but she recovered quickly. “Oh, nothing. I just care about him as a friend.”
Emily’s hiss was audible. “Save it, Sandra. I know what you’re after.”
Sandra’s eyes sparkled with amusement. “What do you mean by that?”
Emily’s voice was laced with venom. “I know you like Alex, and you’re after him.”
Sandra laughed, a melodious sound that grated on Emily’s nerves. “Why do I sense jealousy here?”
Emily’s face twisted in a snarl. “Shut up, Sandra.”
But Sandra’s eyes locked onto Emily’s face, her gaze piercing. “Wait, you’re in love with Alex?”
Emily started to protest, but Sandra cut her off.
“No wonder why you act like that when you see me with Alex. Girl, you should just let it go. Alex is mine, okay? We’re getting along pretty well.”
Emily’s face turned beet red with rage and embarrassment. She stood up, her hands shaking. “Get out, Sandra. Leave my house now.”
Sandra hesitated for a moment, then picked up her bag and sauntered out of the house, leaving Emily seething with anger and hurt.
As soon as the door closed, Emily slumped onto the chair, letting out a loud sigh. She couldn’t believe she had let Sandra get to her like that.
But as she sat there, she realized that Sandra’s words had struck a chord. She was in love with Alex, and she couldn’t deny it anymore.
The question was, what was she going to do about it?
To be Continued……..
Any advice for Emily ?😂
Story by Vivi
