Chapter 27 Perimeter

Despite being new to everything happening in her life at the moment, Arah tries to keep up. She and Luther, under one roof, and living as lovers is her biggest adjustment. They were once married but they never had so much interaction unlike now.

During their arranged marriage, they never make love before sleeping. They don't eat breakfast together like they were doing every morning now. Well, of course, Luther cooked and prepared them.

And tonight after her busy day, she went to attend Steel Corporation's company dinner party. And though she was quite late, she was readily ushered to the Steel family table. Helen and Eric welcome her while Tim left his circle to greet her. Only Luther remains with some associates, seriously talking. Though their eyes fleetingly met no one noticed.

"You're looking great, Amara. Stunning as always" Helen speaks with a gentle smile. She could see the exhaustion on her face but she dare not mention it.

"Thank you, mom. Even if I look like a mess, you