SEX WITH THE VIRGIN MAID novel Chapter 49

Bryce was furious. His breathing had gone from erratic pants to an outburst of cusses and swearings. The last thing he had expected was walking into his building to see Hera leaving with someone else and the worst part of everything was that it was none other than that dude from the game.

Were they seeing each other?

No. He knew that Hera was way too cultured for that. She would never go against her principles to be with someone but then what if she did? He knew that he was supposed to trust her but now, he just didn't know anymore.

Was she that angry at him? Hera had never been the one to hold a grudge. She tries as much as possible to iron out their differences before they escalated and got out of control so why now? Why isn't she trying? Why is she avoiding him instead and to make matters worse, why is she going out with that guy? damnit!

He had thought that she would've moved past their issues by now but she hasn't.

This week as been the longest and excruciating week that he has ever experienced in his entire life and to make matters worse, Hera also wasn't talking to him.

He couldn't concentrate at work when he wanted to and he hasn't been able to sleep a wink without the image of her telling him off, flooding through his brain. For how long would he go through this bitter torture?

For how long would he endure it?

"You're back!" He heard the familiar voice of Mariam boom from behind him. He turned to find her approaching him with steady and unhurried strides. "How was work?" She asked when she finally approached him.

Bryce couldn't bring himself to answer her questions. He was still in denial of what had just happened and to top it off, he wasn't sure that the words that might come out of his mouth would sound right.

"Was that Hera who just left?" Mariam proceeded to ask when he didn't reply to her previous statement. He clenched his hands tightly to his sides as the wave of anger washed over him.

He made to leave but Mariam's words stopped him.

"Whatever happened between you two, I think it's better that you sort it out yourself boss. Hera wouldn't say anything and I'm pretty certain that you won't too but she's hurt and has barely been herself all week." He told him and he turned to face her for the second time.

"Sometimes..." She continued. "Pushing those who care for us away, would only hurt and cause more pain. Even if you have problems that you're not ready to share, at least reassure her that when you do, she'll know about it. Running away and hiding from each other would only do more harm and cause a strain to your friendship."

"Hera is a warm soul and no one would feel better after loosing a good friend like her." And with that, she walked back into her apartment. Bryce was left utterly speechless. He felt as if he was stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Just how on earth would he be able to fix this now. Ever since they became friends, Hera had always done the fixing and now that he's left with that unbearable task, he doesn't even know where or how to begin. He had never had a friend before. His only friends are the women whom he constantly sleeps with and to think that she had walked in on him in the office is just so disheartening. He had really hurt her. That much he could admit to himself.

He not only pushed her away but he had pushed her into the arms of any man. Well done Bryce. Now you've gone and done it haven't you?