Chapter 21: The First Night

"Alex, have you seen Christine anywhere around?" Ruth asked for the umpteenth time that night.

Alex only shook his head as he stared out in the distance.

There were at the topmost floor of the biggest hotel in the city, enjoying the view after a long day filled with congratulations and smiles.

"Oh, that girl!" Ruth hissed by his side.

Alex turned to look at his wife. His brows rose as he admired her beauty but at the same time, he wondered why she was getting so worked up over Christine's absence.

He had been sad too but after thinking about it for a while, he realized that it was the best thing for Christine to leave. He couldn't give her the love she truly deserved. It was best she went somewhere she could get another chance at love.

"Hey, come here," he whispered.

Ruth paused at the door and slowly, she moved towards him.

Alex pulled his wife closer and stared into her eyes.

"Why are you so concerned by Christine's absence?" He whispered, his lips hovering above Ruth.

Ruth let her