Chapter Twenty eight ~ Ariana

"Good morning." I said the moment I woke up and saw him.

"How was your sleep?" He asked while adjusting his tie.

"Sweet. You're off to work already?"

"Yeah I've got some things to sort out."

I hoped to go with him but it was fine. "Okay. Thanks for last night."

"Why are you thanking me?" He actually seemed confused.

"I'm just happy we're cool again." I sighed in relief.

"It's fine. You're okay this morning?"

"Pretty much, yeah." I nodded.

"Alright. You take care." He kissed my forehead and left.

"No lips?" I said after the door shut. That gesture had me overthinking in the next minute. I asked myself if he had really forgiven me like he said last night.

He came back late again. I assumed it was one of those meetings that took forever. But then, there was a slight trace of alcohol in his breath when we shared a brief kiss. I decided to not question him about it cause I was avoiding a fight.

But then again, I saw glitter on the back of his palm. He was at a party, I guessed. That was