Helplessness

They returned Spain the next morning. The cold tension between them could be felt in air. Even in plane, they sat far away from each other. Angela was quieter whereas Nick was more oppressive than usual. His frowning face continued to scare people off throughout the journey.

This short trip had made her realise something. She needed to end this facade of engagment with Theo. He didn't love her, she didn't love him. It was unfair to both of them.

Theo had asked her to accompany him to a launch party some days ago and she had agreed. Tomorrow was that event. She decided to broach the subject with him then. It was more complicated considering their engagement was in public eyes as they had announced their engagement to the world. Another broken relationship. She hoped media wouldn't show much interest in it like the last time.

Theo picked her up from her building and they reached the event in less then thirty minutes. It was the launch party of a restaurant. Angela felt awkward ever