Page 52 of Don't You Want Me, Baby?

You okay?

Amber

Not even a little bit.

Shazza

I saw Tyler. He’s a mess. You really fired him?

Amber

Yep. I don’t want to talk about it.

Shazza

I figured, since you won’t talk to me in person. I’m worried about you. Both of you. He told me what happened. Are you sure you can’t forgive him? He was in an awkward position, and he wouldn’t have done it if he wasn’t putting you first, Amber. I really thought you guys had something going.

Amber

Don’t miss a trick, do you? I’m doing this for him. He deserves hisown life, Shaz.

Shazza

I know you think that, but you might regret this. I’ve seen you two together. He would raise a million babies with you. It’s Tyler, Amb. He’s one of the good ones.

Amber

Exactly. It’s too complicated. I fired him to set him free. Trust me, I’m doing this for him. I know why he didn’t tell me about Bradley. He was looking out for me. He’s done it for so long I don’t even think he realises how much he spends his time looking out for me. I care about him too much to let it carry on.

Shazza

So tell me again, why you’re letting him go? Firing him isn’t exactly “I love you, please stay.”

Amber

I can’t talk about this. It’s done. Please. It’s taking everything I have just to get dressed for work. I’ve been sick since he left. It’s only been a week and I feel like my arm’s been ripped off. Why do you think I can’t talk to you face-to-face? I can’t stop crying when I’m on my own, let alone facing you.

Shazza

Want me to shut up about it?

Amber

Please.

Shazza

Fine. For now. I do have another question, though.

Amber

Sharon Marshall! What did I just say? Do you want me to bawl again?

Shazza

It’s not about Ty. Did you really do it?

Amber

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