That’s when I noticed Alejo leaning against the wall opposite my room with his hands in his pockets looking at me.
“Alejandro said he was worried that you had hurt yourself and that you wouldn’t let him in,” she explained in a rush. “Are you sure you’re okay?”
I felt the anger starting to run through me again. He had purposely lied to Cassidy so that I would open the door.
“I’m fine Cass. I promise,” I replied giving her a hug.
“Thank God,” she said as she turned to walk back to her room.
I looked at Alejo angrily as he smiled at me and pushed himself off the wall. I immediately tried to close the door but this time, he caught it and made his way into the room.
“Why did you leave tonight?” he asked.
“Get out of my room!”I yelled as I shoved him.
“Stop,” he said angrily as he gripped me by the wrists. “Tell me why you left.”
“Because you’re a piece of shit. Now get out!”
“Do you remember what I told you?” he asked giving me a firm, but gentle shake.
“Leave. Just leave,” I said still trying to pull out of his grip.
“I told you the next time we were together it would be emotionally painful,” he said searching my eyes.
“Oh yeah you did say that didn’t you? I remember. Now get the fuck out,” I said trying to shove him again.
“No. I will not leave. I know now that you are emotionally attached to me and I will not walk away right now,” he replied shaking his head.
“You know what?” I started as I finally ripped myself away from him. “You were a mistake. A big mistake. Mitch may not be much, but he loves me. He wouldn’t do this stupid shit to see if I liked him like a little kid. I’ve been through enough Alejandro. I’m not going to go through anymore. I’m sorry I fucked you. Now get out,” I said as I walked to the door and held it open.
Alejandro looked at me for a moment before he walked toward me. He stopped and looked down at me for a second. I could tell he was debating whether he should leave or try to talk me into let him staying, but he could also tell that I was pissed.
“I won’t come back if I leave now,” he said quietly.
“Good,” I replied shoving him sideways into the hallway.
“Livie...” he pleaded.
“WHAT?” I exploded.
Are you really yelling at the best sex you’ve ever had?
“I didn’t mean to hurt you,” he said softly.
“Don’t worry; I’m used to it,” I replied holding the door half open.
Alejo sighed heavily as he looked down at the red carpeted hallway floor for a moment. I was starting to feel bad for him as my anger started to give way to pity.
“Thank you for spending some time with me,” he said as he straightened up and started to walk down the hallway.
I closed the door softly behind him and stood there for a moment in my string tied, dark blue pajama shorts and gray tank top. I looked down and realized I was barefoot and leaned against the door looking up at the ceiling.
“God damn it,” I said out loud as I opened the door and ran down the hallway.
I didn’t bother with the elevator because he would be gone by then and I wanted to catch him before he disappeared forever. I heard the elevator bell ding as I ran past it.
“Olivia?”