a's

l we finalized the divorce before inviting

f caution evolved my throat as a matter of urgency. And I threw my hands to my cheeks, patting it li

eart pounding wildly in my rib cage. But before I could form the question in my head as to why it

g myself. I adjusted with indifference, to maintain composure. "It's all good they are together, who cares? It means he is

ompt of mischief, motioning

seductively, reaching out for his collar, though spotless, to graze off invisible dust partic

, to make him smile like that? Is it that interesting?" I

t, she has fed his eyes enough. It's only reasonable to switch over to what remains, sayi

insane!?" I blurted out, the words rushing out before I could stop them. My

utral expression that hid every trace of my outburst earlier. Their eyes were pinned to me, with a hint of surp

llain has intruded on your beautiful moment, tearing down your little world of fa

d, breaking the silence, as a warm s

...was this him indirectly telling me how vulnerable I was when it had to do with his family?

unhappy with his gesture. She soon opened her mouth to speak. I knew it was

d, playing along just t

ough his parted lips, stopped midway across his mouth. And slowly, h

in a playful entanglement. "I see you're having your favorite for dinner. Hope Mary made th

med in his throat. Heat currents formed on his forehead, and he shifted unco

orce a few days ago, only to return today, playing lovey-do

t's nice" He stuttere

en up, okay?" I said and walked up the stairs

my body of the scent and feel of Alex's hair. "Why did I touch

ged with a robust tummy and a toothpick sticking out of his mouth, all smiles. Did

livion of his presence. I walked over to my box, resting in a

oice carrying such aura and tone of a sheph

espo

ted the maids on what to prepare for the memorial tomorrow. So just relax,

their special dish to grace the occasion, which they were to serve to their guest. That w

ve bothered coming home!" I sai

d fell from his mouth onto the floor, his mouth agape.

ht me here, Alex? You think I came here to see your an

nose looking somewhat disappointed. "S

think I had a c

serious" I said, waving it off. "I was

ng the apex, "And where was that?" He a

ath my bust. "You don't remem