Unfaithful: An unputdownable and absolutely gripping psychological thriller by Natalie Barelli

Author:Natalie Barelli [Barelli, Natalie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781800190948
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: 2020-11-26T18:30:00+00:00

Twenty-One

I’ve washed my hands, my face, rinsed my mouth. Popped mints to fend off the impending nausea. I stare at my own reflection. Did I really bring this upon myself? Was I so taken by his attentions that I misunderstood what was going on? I know you want to. You’ve been at me like a bitch in heat since forever. And a part of me thinks it’s true, that it’s my fault. I sent the wrong signals. Even in the face of such violence I can’t help but think it’s me. Because in the end it’s always me. Even when it’s other people, it’s me.

I already know I won’t do anything about him. Nothing at all. For all my bluster about my family and what I’m prepared to do for them, I am a coward. I couldn’t bear for Luis to find out about Chicago, and I have no doubt Geoff would make sure he does. For all I know, that’s all Luis needs to run into Isabelle’s arms for good.

I bring my hand over my eyes, Geoff’s parting words still ringing in my ears: Maybe you’re hiding something. Maybe you’re just a fraud. For a terrifying moment I think he knows, has always known. But I make myself breathe, tell myself he doesn’t know, because if he did, he would have said something by now. Wouldn’t he?

It’ll keep. That’s what I tell myself as I wipe mascara off my cheeks in the staff bathroom. I can deal with it later. It’s better for everyone if I wait until after the Forrester lecture. My word will have more weight then. I come up with so many ways to rationalize my own cowardice the words stop having any meaning. I’m okay, it’s okay. It’s all okay. I can deal with it. Where’s the rush? He’s not going anywhere.

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