Chapter 17

　　Richard's POV. 　　Memories of Ross and Richard swirled in my head like a toxic storm, making me want to scream and lash out at everyone. 　　Penny, oblivious to my turmoil, sashayed up to me and plopped down on my lap. I rolled my eyes, fighting the urge to push her away and tell her to leave me alone. 　　"Hey, sugar, are you still angry at me?" Penny asked, her voice dripping with sweetness. I ignored her, but she continued, undeterred. "I didn't mean to touch her, I don't know what came over me. I promise not to touch her again." 　　Her words only fueled my anger. "What did you just say?" I snapped, my eyes fixed on the door, willing Serena to walk in and rescue me from this conversation. 　　"Come on, Penny, you always make that promise, so please, not now." My voice was laced with frustration, my patience wearing thin. 　　Penny's voice was laced with desperation as she promised. 　　"I won't do it again." She leaned in, wanting to kiss me, but I flinched, avoiding her lips. I saw the hurt