THE REJECTED STONE
was becoming messy. I sat down saying nothing. He left her and asked why I was in the office. "You have left me with no choice but to come and settle with, with...her. " I stuttered almost calling her mistress which could have caused more harm. I got up, hugged the fool, I mean Monica, almost swearing under my breath. I put on my acting skills and apologized to her. She, all smiles "My Diamond, we have a lot to discuss, we need to be together now, shouldn't we?. I moved close to him adjusting his tie deliberately. I saw his face lit with love and he became excited." Yay! my love, so many things to do within a short time. "he replied. " By the way, we have an unfinished business my Diamond, my Gold." I said, looking into his very eyes. He closed his eyes and said softly to my ears, having drawn me closer, "I can't wait to make you mine. I love you so much. Never forget that." All my pain, bitterness vanished instantly and I rested my head on his chest. It was as if Monica did not exist. She tried coughing to jostle us
to her presence in the room but my Diamond refused to let go of me. He started whispering sweet nothing into my ears. I was enjoying everything. It was quite comforting. He wiped away my tears