Tempted [Sequel to HNT]

I Can't Do This

“I don’t feel very well.” I share an awkward glance with- him.

She let out a small sigh “Well okay, I’ll see you in the morning”

I turned around and headed for the staircase

“Oh and Max?”

I stop in my tracks and turn half way “Yes?”

“Just call me Rachel okay?”

I nod and make a dash for my room

Once I get there I quickly close the door behind me and whip out my cell phone

The phone rings twice and he picks up

“Hello? Max?”

“M-Mr Foreman”

“Whoa are you okay son?”

“Sir I can’t work here let alone stay a month. I-I just can’t Sir-“

“Maxwell calm down.”

I clutched onto my chest and took two deep breaths.

“Are you calm?”

“Yes.” I say in almost a whisper

“Are you in any danger at the moment?”

“No”

“Can you see yourself in any impending danger?”

“No”

“Is anyone in any danger?”

“No”

“Has anyone made any comments about your race, age, gender or sexual orientation?”

“No”

“Are you dying?”

I sigh “No sir.”

“Then Max, I can’t give you any permission to leave. You’ve signed a contract like you do every single time stating that you will not leave until you’ve finished the job. Unless someone has verbally or physically abused you”

I swallow the knot forming in my throat “Yes sir”

“Now I’m not an evil man, what’s the matter Maxwell?”

“Sir it’s – it’s”

“Hmm?”

“That man.” I whisper. I hang up the phone not even knowing where to start.