Chapter62:

Hours later, Elaine woke up feeling better than ever. Maybe it was because the sex she’d had with Richie was different from any other and was something she’d always wanted to experience. Seeing Richie still fast asleep on the bed beside her, she slowly stood up without making a noise as she headed to the bathroom to shower. As the water ran down her skin, her mind slid back to her best friend, that happy soul whose life was cut short by her wicked husband.  It’s been two months since she’d died and Elaine still blamed herself for her death. If only she had rescued her when she needed it, then she would still be alive. Thinking of the times they’d spent together, tears she hadn’t noticed rolled down her cheeks, falling freely as she couldn’t bring herself to a stop. When she heard footsteps approaching closer towards her, she wiped at her cheeks as she saw Richie standing by the bathroom door as she flashed him her best smile, pretending that everything was alright. “You’re up?” He gaze