Tristan & Evelyn: Their Night Together

Evelyn turned around, ready to leave. But before she could reach the door, Tristan grabbed her wrist. ‘Why not me? Are you afraid I can’t afford the money?’ Tristan said through gritted teeth. ‘Let go of me!’ Tears streamed down her face as Evelyn struggled to break free. Her eyes fell upon the red bracelet on Tristan’s left wrist, just as he too, was staring at the identical bracelet on her left wrist. They were the couple’s bracelets they exchanged when they got engaged, still intact after all these years. ‘Let go of me!’ Evelyn forcefully pulled her arm away. ‘Well, since you refuse to sleep with me, at least finish the drink. Otherwise, you might not get the promised five hundred K.’ Tristan picked up the two remaining bottles of cognac from the table. Evelyn wiped away her tears and took one of the bottles. She twisted off the pre-loosened cap and began drinking without hesitation, though the strong liquor made her want to gag. Soon, the bottle was empty. ‘There, done. Mr Valentin