We get into Alexander's car without exchanging any words. He opens the door for me as he previously did. However, I refuse to look at him. I am still processing what just happened. I know I should hear him out. I should have let him explain himself, but I am in shock right now. I feel like I am best left alone right now. Left alone to gather my thoughts and better understand how I feel about this situation or what I want to do best. Alexander gets into his car but simply sits there without turning the car on. "Jasmine," he begins, but I just him off. "Alexander, I just want to go home. Today was a long day. I need a moment to gather my thoughts," I state. "I can't let you do that. I know what you're thinking. I know you hate me right now, and I cannot let that happen," he says to me. He is
