The Feelings CHAPTER 33- +25 BONUS LARRY It suddenly felt hard to breathe . I didn't even bother to wait and hear what they had to say next because my heart was racing hard in my chest and everything was blurry . I couldn't even look at them properly . The humiliation weighed me . I couldn't believe that everything I've worked for my entire life until now was slipping away from my hands . up Fuck . I just messed everything up . I entered the elevator and slumped down once it closed , feeling completely devastated . I was suspended and wasn't even given a definite time to return . I needed to fix this . But how was I supposed to ? The only solution I could think of was jeopardised because of Brandy trying to play the victim card and there's no way I'm going to get out of this . The elevator door opened , snapping me out of my thoughts . Jack was already around the lobby , waiting for me with a worried expression on his face . A wave of relief washed over him upon my arrival . " There you are , " he walked towards me . " I've been looking for you everywhere . You had Mr worried for a second there . " I let out a sadistic laugh . " What ? You think I jumped off a roof or something ? " He had a stern expression on his face . " You shouldn't joke about things like that and I know you're mad about everything but I'm sure there's a way to fix it . " I scoffed . " And what way might that be ? They won't listen to me and I've accepted my faith . The only thing u can do right now is look for a solution but that is looking so difficult at the moment . " " You don't have to give up , Larry , " he consoled . " I'm sure that there's another way to truly fix this . You just have to believe- " " Believe in what , Jack ? I lashed out , taking him by surprise . " You can be optimistic about everything , but this is a different situation and your positive attitude isn't going to fix anything so just suck it up . " He looked taken aback , hurt by my words . It wasn't until after I'd said it that it seemed to me that I shouldn't have . He was only trying to help but I was just pissed about everything . ed Jack , I'm so I walked over to him and apologized , " Jack , I'm so sorry . I shouldn't have crashed out like that . I don't know what came over me . Everything's just been so overwhelming and I spoke without thinking . " He smiled . " It's alright , I completely understand . You don't have to worry about me . " I nodded at Jack and forced a weak smile , even though inside I was burning . I didn't want to cry in front of him . I couldn't , I was supposed to be strong . " Go home , Jack , " I said quietly . " I just ... I need to be alone right now . " He hesitated for a moment like he wanted to argue , but then he nodded slowly . " Okay ... but call me if you need anything . Please . " I didn't answer . I just walked away and pushed the glass door open . The cold air outside slapped me in the face , but I didn't care . I kept walking until I found a bar down the street . It was dark and quiet , exactly what I wanted . I walked in , and the bartender looked up . " What can I get you ? " 1/2 The Feelings +25 BONUS " Whiskey , " I muttered . " The strongest one you've got . And keep it coming . " He nodded and poured me a glass . I grabbed it and gulped it down in one go . It burned my throat , but I didn't even flinch I kept drinking like I wanted to drown myself in the liquor . I wanted to forget the humiliation , forget the board , forget that stupid press conference . Forget all of it . But the more I drank , the more the thoughts came back . Maya . Her face flashed in my mind . The way she looked at me the last time we spoke . So cold and angry . Is this karma ? Is this the universe paying me back for everything I did to her ? I dropped my glass on the counter and dragged my hands down my face . My chest felt heavy . My head was spinning , but not from the alcohol but from the pain . Why do I keep losing to her ? Every single time . No matter what I do , I lose . She left me and still found a way to ruin me . I clenched my jaw , feeling the anger bubbling up , but deep down ... I knew this wasn't just her fault . It i was Brandy . That stupid woman . She ruined everything . If she had just stayed quiet . If she had just behaved for once . But then again ... I picked her . I brought her into my life . I made that choice . So maybe it's me . Maybe I'm the problem . I sighed and laughed bitterly to myself . " What a mess , Larry , " I muttered under my breath . " What a damn mess . " I asked for another drink , and the bartender poured it without saying a word . I drank again , but it didn't make me feel better . I stared at the empty glass in front of me and thought about everything I built . My company . My reputation . My image was gone just like that . And now ? I was sitting in a dark bar like some loser , drinking myself to death . My phone buzzed on the counter , pulling me out of my thoughts . I looked at the screen . It was Brandy . I felt my blood boil . I let it ring for a while , but it didn't stop . Finally , I answered . " Larry !" Her voice was shaky and full of tears . " Larry , I saw the news . I'm so sorry , please- " I didn't let her finish . I hung up . I didn't want to hear her voice . I didn't want her apology , I didn't want anything from her . The phone started ringing again , but I didn't pick up this time . I just stared at the glass in front of me and whispered to myself : " This is not the end . Not yet . " BIG SALE : 3500 BONUS FREE FOR YOU ! Click to get it 2/2