Nicholas POV
It's been ten minutes since Aunt Ella left and no one spoke a word to anyone. Anthony took me to a corner and we both talked in whispers.
"Look I know you and Monica aren't serious but you have to stay behind Nicholas. That's what married people do. They stay by each other's side "
"But all these are fake Anthony? We aren't tight" I said, emphasizing what I and Monica had.
"Do you want to tell them that?" Anthony asked, referring to everyone who knew about Monica and me. I stared at the floor, unable to meet his gaze. "Then I suggest you behave like a loving husband and stop being so cold," he continued, his voice softer now but still firm. "Loosen up a little, Nicholas. Give yourself a chance to love and feel how it is to be loved." I felt a lump form in my throat, my
