Love from My Dominant Boss

I huffed. “I took a day off because my best friend broke up with her boyfriend, and I need time to make sure she’s doing alright, okay?”

I couldn’t help but wonder whether Michael was trying to start an argument on purpose.

Michael grew quiet. After a few seconds, I heard him hang up on me.

“What the hell?” I stared at my phone with a deadpan expression. He’s been acting weirdly irritating these past few days.

Deciding not to pay it much mind, I bought takeaway food for breakfast and went back to Natalie’s place. When I first got dumped, she had been there for me all throughout my healing process; now, it was my turn to do the same for her.

Natalie was already awake when I got back, her legs drawn up to her chest as she hugged them and stared off into space.

I set the food down on the dining table and approached her.

“Why didn’t you sleep for a while longer?”

“I can’t. Every time I close my eyes, the memory of him with that girl resurfaces in my mind.” She gave me a sidelong glance, her eyes starting to grow watery again.

what to do. “This is all going to pass. Look at me;

would fade with time. I still felt uncomfortable whenever I thought about Justin again, but the memory of him didn’t hurt as

Anna? You really don’t feel sad anymore?” Natalie asked

me; you’ll be able to move on too. Getting sad over a*sholes like John isn’t worth

lost everything without him with me. What

just a piece of trash, Natalie, and there’s nothing you can do to change that! None of this was your fault. He would never appreciate you and cherish you for

it’s not worth getting all worked up over someone who doesn’t

eyes. After a long while, a veil seemed to lift from her eyes, and her shoulder slumped. I knew that my words had gotten through to

just that the thought of her being this sad over John, who likely didn’t even regret his actions, infuriated

offered no more words of comfort, instead opting to pull her to

You shouldn’t ruin your body for a man,” I

kept her gaze fixed on the table as she slowly nibbled on

grew dark outside. Nonetheless, Natalie sat motionless on the couch, not saying a word. Worried that she might do something reckless

my mind, she turned to look at me, saying quietly, “You don’t have to

I might as

could I just abandon her when she’s in this

over someone who doesn’t deserve it. Please go

Natalie had calmed down considerably throughout the day. She still looked like a wreck, but at least she wasn’t

then. Call me if you need anything. I’ll be here at the

this, I didn’t press the topic any further