The Madman My Fiancé Sent
After his performance, he became the devoted lover, and I became the heartless woman.
The absurdity of it left me speechless.
A flicker of triumph flashed in Charlie's eyes.
He approached me, speaking in the tone one used to indulge a pet, “You don’t have to make such a scene just to force me to surrender…
“You know I love you and will always yield to you. Here— just apologize, and I’ll let bygones be bygones.”
He lowered his head to look down at me, his face full of smug confidence, waiting for me to beg for his forgiveness.