Taking Drastic Action
With a clearer mind, I headed home, feeling a mix of nerves and determination. I couldn’t just let things stay this way. So, I decided to call Alex.

My heart raced as I dialed his number, ready to talk things out, even ready to bend a little. I’d had enough of this cold distance between us.
We needed to find a middle ground and maybe, just maybe, start understanding each other again.