Goodbye, My Love

Loraine said with disdain, “See? I had it all under control. But you butted in and spoiled my plan. For your information, I’m no longer the spineless woman you used to know. The bad experience I had in your family made me a tough cookie.”

Marco was rendered speechless.

Guilt and regret filled his heart when he thought about how Loraine suffered at the hands of his family.

Just as the ex-couple held each other’s stare in silence, Loraine’s colleague, Jolie Robles, came over.

“Loraine, Mr. Gray just ran to us as if he had seen a ghost. He said that the party is over. What happened? Are you all right?”

“I’m fine, Jolie. Thanks for asking.”

Jolie’s cubicle was next to Loraine’s. She was very friendly. At work today, she taught Loraine the ropes of all the projects the department was currently working on.

Jolie patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief. “I’m Leaving now.

How about we go home together?”

“No, I’ll drive her home,” Marco piped up.

It wasn’t until this moment that Jolie noticed the man standing next to

Loraine. Her eyes widened suddenly. “You are…”

She was just about to blurt out his name in excitement. But when she saw his sharp eyes, she sealed her mouth.

“Ahem! I just remembered that I have an important errand to run. Bye,

Loraine!” Jolie took to her heels without giving her colleague a chance to speak.

Marco smiled with satisfaction. He felt relieved after finding out that

Loraine was here for a department party. He said to her, “Let’s go.

I’ll give you a ride home.” ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

There was a hint of expectation in his tone.

“No, thanks. I don’t accept rides from just anybody,” Loraine refused coldly.

She slung her bag on her shoulder and began to walk away. However, he blocked her.

Marco uttered, “There is no room for negotiation. I’m not a stranger,

Loraine. You are safer riding with me than in a taxi at this hour.