CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN : THORNS IN MARRIAGE ROSES

~MAE~ If widening could cause the eyes to pop out of their sockets then mine will be rolling on the floor by now. Our gazes locked and silence prevailed in the air. He had a surprise look on while I had my eyes widened broadly, realizing what I just did. “You can remember what happened?” he asked again and I opened my mouth to speak but my tongue betrayed me. I knew I wasn't a good actor right from the start, but now, I guess it's time to let the cat out of the bag. “Talk to me, Mae, you can?” he asked, grabbing my palm immediately and boring his eyes deeply into mine. I had to look away, not able to maintain the eye contact. “I need to ease myself,” I lied, excusing myself immediately. I sauntered into the toilet immediately, and I could hear footsteps approaching, which gave me a clue of his coming. “Damn..” I cussed, rubbing my temples and thinking of what to do or say. I'd just given him a hint of my pretense. The door opened immediately, revealing him, and I flinched while