ke you there?" Ares asked again as we

ooked at him again, I noticed he was yawn

k me up," I reassured him. He took

sed, looking visibly exhausted. His eyes were soft,

ationship for two years, we had never shared a bed or even been left alone in the same room. Even i

to him and hugged him. "W

d to marry you just for that. I understand," he said gently

he bar where Elena had organized a party for me. I lifted my hand and gently massaged his forehead, tr

rls' night out. Will you be okay there tonight?" he asked, still

e you need more rest. Don't pressure yourself to

shaped like a crescent moon. The color was more pronounced whe

hip with the Chuas or because of your bro

rother," he emphasiz

around our house and noticed Mama peeking out from inside. Wh

or a bit?" I offered, but he

't forget what your brother did to you," he replied, a h

e of the car and opened the door. As I go

night and don't worry about me," he ge

tly and passionately, his hand gently holding my waist, even squeezing it as if shivering. Our kiss deepen

dicting," he whispered.

ed, then laughed. I playfully slapped him on the arm and drove him aw

. I waved at her and silently went straight to my roo

ll on those black 3-inch stilettos I hadn't worn since I bought them. I shrugged and decided to

going looking l

ha holding a mug, probably from the kitchen. She scrutin

that?" She seemed to be t

ease tell Mama," I said goodbye to

s you're heading to the bar. Does Ares know about this

te party for me. I'm leaving," I

highway. As soon as I sat down, I received Elena's text with the bar's l

me outside. I considered waiting near the entrance, but I felt une

e beat of the music. Thankfully, there were only a few people, with most of them in the middle, dancing.

ching the bartender mix dr

ing... Did anyone reserve a

ender interrupted me, and

. You'll spot them as soon as you go up," he informed me whi

ce like this. I'm curious about the taste... They say drinking can be a good way to escape. Will it

help ease y

a shot of some alcohol, not exactly sure what. I hesitated, glancing at the bartender who was waiting, grinning, to see if

use

He was already seated beside me, but I couldn't quite make out his face as he was hunched over. Taking in his appearance, he wore

nutes passed and he remained sile