---- Chapter 2 I was finally able to spend some time with my best friends and catch up with them. "T thought you ditched us for your boyfriend. Don't you dare refuse to hang out with us again. We're way more important than some guy, you know," one of my friends complained before we parted ways. I nodded in agreement. "Don't worry. From now on, I'll make sure to be at every get-together as long as I have time to spare." After I got into a relationship with Zeke, I directed all my focus and attention toward him. By prioritizing him in all aspects of my life, I lost my friends and my social life. In hindsight, I realized it was an extremely foolish decision. Ichecked my phone and realized that Zeke had ---- transferred the money back to me. By the time I reached home, it was 3:00 am. After turning on the lights, I was surprised to find Zeke sitting on the couch. I was so stunned that I had to doa double take. Despite noticing that I was drunk, he didn't bother lending me a helping hand to keep me from tripping over my own feet. Instead, he merely scowled at me with a disappointed look on his face. "Can you get a grip on yourself? If you're jealous, just admit it. "As a woman in a long-term relationship, do you think it's appropriate for you to come home wasted at 3:00 am in the morning?" he spat with disdain. I felt incredibly dizzy. I placed a hand on the wall to balance myself as I slowly stumbled toward the couch and sat down. ---- When Zeke smelled the alcohol on my body, he furrowed his brow ever so slightly. "Didn't I tell you I didn't like those friends of yours? Were you out partying with them again? "Unlike what you think, Scarlett and I are just friends. You didn't need to drink so much alcohol because of her." Propping my head up with my hand, I snapped irritably, "You're reading too much into things. I just had a couple more drinks than usual because I had a great time with my friends." My actions angered him. "That's enough. I've tried to make things less awkward for you. What more could you possibly want? "I'm warning you-stop testing my patience. I'm not a saint, Joanna. I can't always be the one compromising so you can get your way."