Waiting Out the Storm

Returning to work was more difficult for me than I would like to admit. I wished that I could have taken a week or two off after the announcement regarding my relationship with Ace was made; however, I also thought that if I did that then it would be like I was admitting that there was something wrong with our relationship. Honestly, I was scared to face the scornful reactions of people head-on. Unlike reading the vile and harsh comments online, facing them in person felt much more real.