NovelEnglishJames’ mockery almost made Marcus hang up in anger. But before he could end the call, James stopped him with an apology.
Late that night, they met at a bar they frequented.
They sat at one of the tables in the corner. Despite choosing a low-key place, several women quickly took notice and sent flirtatious glances at them, with some going as far as accosting them.
Marcus was unimpressed and ignored every single one of them.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJames held a cigarette between their slender fingers, showing his ring.
“I'm married.” With a chuckle, the beauties left them alone.
James narrowed his eyes and took a drag of the cigarette. As he slowly blew out smoke, he gently knocked on the table and said, “Since you can't get over her, your only option is to get her back.
You've been together for so long. You just need to rekindle the feelings that are already there. Don't forget, there are many other men pursuing Melissa even now. If she wanted to, she would have plenty of options.” Without saying a word, Marcus clinked his cup with James's.
James let out a sigh. “And stop acting like you don't care” The two drank until two in the morning. When they finished, James felt tired and drunk. He had work early the next day, so he left first.
Marcus sat there for a moment, alone with his thoughts.
Ross grew sleepy in the car.
When Marcus sat in the car, Ross shivered and asked, “Are we going back to your parents’ now?” Marcus leaned back against his seat and answered, “Let's go back to my apartment.” Ross wiped his face, spunk up and drove.
After a while, he said, “No one uses that place. Itd be perfect if Melissa moves in with your son. It's near your company, so you would be able to have Lunch with them even on weekdays.” Marcus turned his head and stared at the night outside the window.
Ross didn't press the matter anymore.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe car rolled to a stop in front of the apartment building. Marcus asked Ross to leave first, and then went upstairs.
The apartment had been cleaned regularly. Everything looked the same as before.
However, the place had been vacant for a long time, so it seemed empty and desolate.
Marcus had drunk too much tonight, and he was starting to feel uncomfortable. Still, he did't want to go to bed yet. A Lonesomeness.
took hold of him as he thought about life. He had a thriving career, but what good did that do him? At the end of the day, he was still alone.
He walked to the guest room.
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