37: The Unfinished Story

[ K A R A ] As I walked out of my apartment and away from Ryder's presence, my brain was finally functioning again. True, I had to admit, my feelings for Ryder were still there. He caught me off guard by showing up unexpectedly and I lost sight of myself last night. Still, I had to go with my brain on this one. I mean, what the hell was Ryder thinking? Coming here all of a sudden and telling me that he still loves me, what the flapjacks was he trying to do? Ruin our family? And me, I had built a new life here, a better life for myself now. Ryder was never supposed to be in the picture. Maybe he just loves you too much, my stupid heart said. You're pathetic, shut your pie hole, my brain spat back. Ugh, this was gonna be a long day. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Elle had texted me to meet up with her at a café near campus. She was already waiting for me when I got there. Her hair was up in a messy bun, she was wearing an oversized hoodie