Buchi sighed to himself in angst; frustrated that he was single-handedly tearing apart everything dear to him. He was causing the people precious to him pain and suffering. He glanced about him cautiously to see if Jennifer was anywhere around before he began to reply the text message. "My love, I'm sorry if I made you feel neglected or cheated on, but I promise you and swear with my life, that everything isn't as it seems. There is a reason why I'm doing whatever I'm doing (not that it justifies me, hurting you) but I promise to explain everything to you in due time (when the time's right). Remember when I asked if you trust me? I need you to exercise that same trust at this very moment." He requested. Buchi and Dera returned to the Opal Manor the next day, after their thrilling an

