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FIFTY SIX

Author: Samuelade
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-09 15:51:27

MAY

“Snuggle gave me a task,” I confessed, tossing a perfect roll of sushi into my mouth. “I was not going to say anything. But I remembered we promised to be honest to one another.”

“Was it hard?” Edmond inquired. It came from a place of concern.

“Your father visited and Snuggle asked me to give him a chance.”

I noticed Edmond’s mood shift. The smile was gone. “He came in here?” The question seemed more directed to Edmond than to me. He was musing. His eyes then darted back to me. They were frantic. “What did he say?”

“He offered me money to leave you.”

Edmond’s face turned pale, his eyes widening with disbelief and anger. “He what?” he exclaimed, his voice although controlled, contained a measure of fury.

I nodded. “He offered me a substantial amount of money to end our relationship, to walk away from you,” I repeated, my voice barely above a whisper. “But it did not come from a place of control.” When I first met Mr. Walters, I was certain he was the male version of my mother. But
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  • Terms and Conditions    FIFTY NINE

    MAYI was not the brightest, and Edmond Walters was not the easiest to read. But since he returned from his bathroom break, I realized that something was up with him. I could see it when he joined Tyrone Davidson to cut the ribbon to commemorate the opening of the Ivy Estates. I could see that worry in his eyes while pictures of us were being taken. I believed it must have been a daunting task that Snuggle had sent his way. But there was something else. Something that made that thought shrivel up and die. He kept moving me around. Like he was afraid to bump into someone.It had to be the woman who started it all. Lucille. I had seen her during the photo shoot. She was holding hands with Tyrone Davidson, the co-owner of the Estates. I had not been the only one whose eyes had wandered. She did not notice me. Scratch that, she did notice me, but she did not care enough to give me the time of day. There were, however, stolen moments when she and Edmond made eye contact. Those brief second

  • Terms and Conditions    FIFTY EIGHT

    EDMONDWatching life return to May’s eyes and soul brought me joy as the countdown to the Ivy estates opening closed in on us. She laughed more. She was back to being herself. Carefree and set in her ways.Then the D-day struck. It felt like prom all over again. Except this time, I actually cared about it and I had a date I liked. Looking at my reflection, I checked out the suit May had gotten me. It was simple yet sleek. She did have a good eye. I adjusted my tie before making it crooked again. A wry smile made its way to my mouth knowing what I did.May had taken everything she was to wear for the opening to another room. In her words, she wanted everything to be perfect. It was torture waiting for her. I paced around the room, wondering if my necktie looked crooked enough for her to notice while I practiced what I would say when she came in all dressed up. I did not want it to be cheesy but May tended to have that sort of effect on me.Finally, the door opened, and there she stood,

  • Terms and Conditions    FIFTY SEVEN

    MAYI slowly opened my eyes, sensing the warmth of someone's breath over me. It smelt like mint. The toothpaste kind. When my vision cleared, I found Edmond leaning over me, a gleam of excitement in his eyes. It took me a moment to gather my senses and sit up.“Okay… What is going on?”"Good morning, sleepyhead," Edmond greeted, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. "I have a surprise for you."My sleep-fogged mind tried to catch up as I asked, "What is it?" Curiosity tinged my voice, wondering what could have him so excited. I grabbed my phone while I waited for his reply. One look at my lock screen and I had to ask. “You are late for work.”That is because I am not going.” he declared, "I want to take you shopping," There was eagerness in his voice. The kind a child whose family was going to Disneyland for the first time would have. "The opening of the Ivy estates is only a day away, and I couldn't help but notice that your wardrobe could use a little upgrade."My eyebrows shot u

  • Terms and Conditions    FIFTY SIX

    MAY“Snuggle gave me a task,” I confessed, tossing a perfect roll of sushi into my mouth. “I was not going to say anything. But I remembered we promised to be honest to one another.”“Was it hard?” Edmond inquired. It came from a place of concern.“Your father visited and Snuggle asked me to give him a chance.”I noticed Edmond’s mood shift. The smile was gone. “He came in here?” The question seemed more directed to Edmond than to me. He was musing. His eyes then darted back to me. They were frantic. “What did he say?”“He offered me money to leave you.”Edmond’s face turned pale, his eyes widening with disbelief and anger. “He what?” he exclaimed, his voice although controlled, contained a measure of fury.I nodded. “He offered me a substantial amount of money to end our relationship, to walk away from you,” I repeated, my voice barely above a whisper. “But it did not come from a place of control.” When I first met Mr. Walters, I was certain he was the male version of my mother. But

  • Terms and Conditions    FIFTY FIVE

    MAYWhen Takeout is routine, cooking becomes maths. I stood in the kitchen, surrounded by pots, pans, and ingredients. No. It was worse than maths. I took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to start cooking. It was my first time attempting a proper meal, and frankly, I was not even sure why I was doing this. To bring back a sense of control? Power? I did not know. What I did know was the idea of cooking something had dominated my mind since Mr. Walters left.Sushi. That was the meal. I carefully laid out all the ingredients on the counter: fresh fish, seaweed sheets, sticky rice, and an array of colorful vegetables. I had watched countless tutorials online, studying the techniques and trying to memorize the steps. How hard could it be?It however quickly became apparent how over my head I was. I struggled with shaping the rice, the sticky grains slipping through my fingers and sticking to everything except the nori sheets. Frustration settled in, but I reminded myself that ever

  • Terms and Conditions    FIFTY FOUR

    EDMOND“You’re not mad at me, are you?” Sarah asked nervously as soon as we were alone in the office. “I didn’t invite you to Snuggle as a joke or anything like that. I-”“I’m not mad,” I interjected, cutting her off abruptly. I was tired of her apologies and wanted answers instead. Her eyes were filled with sadness, and I realized she was afraid—afraid that I would fire her. It made me wonder why she had chosen to come clean when Snuggle had a non-disclosure policy. “Like I said, I just want some answers.”She nodded, but the fear in her eyes told me that she wasn’t entirely convinced. “Okay, Mr. Walters. What do you want to know?”“If you invited me, it means you’re already using the app, right? Do you have a partner?” I asked directly, trying to get to the heart of the matter.“Yes,” she replied, nodding. “My husband and I have been together for two years.”“And did you find him through Snuggle?”Again, she nodded. “Snuggle matched us after I installed the app.”I stared at her in

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