With her head held high, she walked away from us without looking back.
Cain looked accusingly at me and chased after Shelly, who at that moment was already getting out of the restaurant through its elegant double doors.
I felt a painful tug in my chest as I watched my husband. Marriage was nothing to him, even when I told him that I am carrying his child, it’s Shelly who only matters.
Tears started to well in my eyes. Maximus Vine handed me his handkerchief. Gratefully I accepted it, as I utter mumbled words of gratitude, I started to dab my eyes. It faintly smelled of green tea and citrus Sakura – my perfume. I didn’t dwell on it much and thought that Maximus Vine coincidentally has the same preference in perfume.
“Are you really planning to go with your husband?” He asked.
I laughed bitterly.
“As the situation stands, I think I’ll go back home by myself.” I said bitterly.
“In our world, waiting for things to unfold is foolish.” He reminded me.
“I know. My mother told me the same thing” I said.
“Your mother is a remarkable woman.” He said with admiration.
“Was. Her sickness claimed her.” I said, tears welling in my eyes again.