Ethen stood by the balcony, thinking deeply. His mind was flooded with Alicia’s thoughts. He was recalling how she darted at him with her eyes full of tears.
“Are you not going to stay until our wedding?” her words echoed in his ear. Words he knew were clear lies.
“Why? Why are you not stopping this game, Alicia? Can’t you see, this game is hurting us both? Still, why are you clinging to this game?” He gripped the railing tightly.
“I know he has manipulated you with the subject of my mom but why don’t you trust me? Why don't you come to me? You know I can make things right. Your tears hurt my heart still you are choosing to play the game…”
Suddenly his reverie was interrupted by the knock on the door. He looked up and dried his eyes before making his way to the door. As he pulled the d
