Chapter 78: Life without you

It had been nine years, they were both 27 now. He had waited long enough to play his game but now…it was time.

With a single kick, he’ll eliminate the double obstruction in form of Luca and Merlione, and free Joan.

*

Joan stared into the night, a glass of orange juice in hand.

"You've been there for over thirty minutes now, I can't help but worry."

"I'm fine. This helps me meditate." She replied, not turning to face him.

Merlione stared at her back before letting out a slight chuckle, "The wedding is in two weeks."

"I know."

"You should seem less sad about it by now. Am I so horrible?"

She slowly turned to face him, meeting his eyes.

"Maybe, maybe not." She replied, "you alone should know. I've made my decision and I don't intend to back out. You don't have to worry."

He smiled, not seeming convinced.

"We just have to have talk right now. I don't just need your word, I need your heart, soul and I don't see you giving me that. We're going to be one in two weeks, Joan, what more do you