Chapter 78

VEDA
N o. No. No, no, no, no…
Chills skated across my skin despite the scalding hot water. Quickly, I started running the soapy washcloth over the rest of my body. “Oh, um. I was just about done. Give me just a sec and you can have the shower.” Stupid, stupid, stupid! I never should’ve stayed in here. I should’ve taken my chances in the hall bathroom. I should’ve locked the fucking door. Should I not be in here? Should I apologize? “I just…you’ve been so busy…and I just…” My words stuttered out. Because what he said next answered that question, and made me realize it wouldn’t have mattered where I’d chosen to shower.