44| Freya

"What will you do afterwards if our marriage ends?" Rafe questions.

It gives me shivers. I stiffen, close the file in my hand and look at him. It reminds me of our divorce papers which are soon going to be issued.

"Like, will you marry someone else...or date?"

"I don't know." My voice comes out weak. When my perturbation begins overflowing, I decide to escape before he will figure it out.

I assemble the files and papers scattered on the table. Maybe I should tell Rafe about it beforehand. Mom and Dad are coming too. I'm scared how I will handle everyone's reaction altogether.

"Do you like someone currently?"

My face contorts in confusion as I hear his weird question. I stop my work midway and give him a glance. He's sitting there with a solemn expression.

"No." I say truthfully. I can't contemplate why he's asking this question all of sudden. It is out of context.

"I'll just stay free and away from men for some time and might be for years." I answer him anyway.

I continue gathering