Marvelon

Now that everyone was gone to do their own thing, I expected Shelly to evacuate the office, and tell us she was ready. To my dismay, she was still in there with the Torus dude. I swore this woman didn't know when to quit.

Blowing out my cheeks, I attempted to enter the office but stopped at the ajar door. Shelly and Torus were having their alone time and I didn't want to be interrupted. It wouldn't hurt to hear them out. After all, Shelly was an annoying yet tender person. On most days.

Torus continued to assault the liquor. One glass after the other without breaks. "What are you still doing here? The show is over, you can go."

That was what I was thinking too, dude. This was never our place to stay and be drawn into these people's family drama. Their secrets were theirs to keep.

"You lost a father too, Guardian Torus," Shelly pointed out. "You don't have to be strong. You are allowed to be angry or sad."

Oh, Shelly, why couldn'