36. Etched in Stone

1692 Words

Although Ric claimed that he’s important and isn’t someone who can let himself be carried away due to his position, I know I haven’t seen him use his phone or his laptop — the one which he pulled out of the bag only to let me have a call with Anya — at all. So either he has been keeping a track on whatever is on his schedule while I’m not paying attention, or he has been ignoring his work. Regardless, when he finally wakes and asks me why my forehead is wrinkled in his sleepy voice, I give out a hollow laugh and brush it off. Instead of telling him his name is being dragged in the mess that is my life. I’m immediately swaddled in guilt as he hooks his fingers around my neck and pulls me down for a kiss. Then he kicks off the sheet, and walks leisurely to the bathroom all while bein

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