“Honey, these... these were supposed to be a gift for you, but I noticed a flaw and was planning to exchange them. You don’t think I let another woman into the car, do you?”
The nausea in my stomach churned violently, but I managed to let out a faint chuckle. “No, of course not. I think I’ll just walk home.”
Closing the car door, I turned and started walking towards the direction of our house.
Leon scrambled out of the car and ran after me, grabbing my arm. “Sharina, are you mad?”
“That pair of shoes really was for you. Don’t you trust me?”
I forced a lighthearted smile. “What are you talking about? I just feel like stretching my legs after lying in bed for so long.”
He studied me intently, as if trying to determine whether I was upset.
After a moment, he finally sighed in relief. “Alright, I’ll walk with you.”
And so, hand in hand, we walked home.
I couldn’t help but think of how much Leon used to love taking walks.
After dinner, he would always grab my hand. “Honey, let’s go for a walk. Don’t you know that walking together strengthens a couple’s bond?”
I used to laugh and tease him, asking where he got such ideas.
But now, how long had it been since we last walked together?