Ruby
“Trust me, it will be just like old times,” I whispered in his ear as I moved slowly to the dining table to serve our meal.
“Fine,” he said in a whisper.
“Did you say something?” I asked, unsure if I'd just heard him speak.
“I said I'll do it,” he retorted sharply.
“Oh great, trust me that's a great decision,” I replied with a smirk on my face.
“But on one condition,” he replied sternly, making the smile on my face immediately vanish.
“What condition?!” I shot back at him.
“You'll have to promise this would be the last time you'll ever do something to harm her,” he said, his voice firm and strong.
“Well…. If this doesn't kill her…” I said, shrugging my shoulders.
“Ruby!!” he snarled.
“Fine, I promise,” I replied. “Now would you come join me for dinner?” I asked, grinning fr
