Some Days Pass.
Arsalan marched down the corridors and jumped up bricks of stairs. One hand stiffened beside him, the other playing around the hilt of his sabre. Things were a lot calmer; life was happening at its natural pace.
"Morning, General."
He was greeted by the servants. Not that they dared to show him their faces. Arsalan only got a glimpse of the crown of their heads when he turned their way. The one bold enough to stand tall in his presence was Halima. "I told her it was too soon." She said, bearing a burdened look.
"You don't have to tell me twice. I know the woman I married," Arsalan said. "Thank you for alerting me." He dismissed Halima without a glint of disdain or blame. Dealing with Stephanie was like climbing a slippery mountain. Sometimes he had to do a little extra
