Ruth couldn't see anything. Her eyes were covered as she walked carefully. Yet she stumbled on a stone, about to lose her balance, but Edwin was quick to support her like he always had.
"Careful!" She heard him whispering in her ear from behind while his hands rested on her waist.
"Where have you brough me, Edwin? And why this blindfold? You have made me wear it for the past two hours!" She complained, now irritated by his unreasonable actions.
This evening he barged into Elsie's room unannounced and uninvited. Without answering her questions, he grabbed Ruth's hands and dragged her out of Elsie's chamber to take her to her chamber.
He made her wear the blindfold, blackmailing her with their love. Ruth could only follow his orders and let him guide her into the bathroom for a nice shower and then get ready.
The smell she got while wearing a dress told her that it was a new one. She hadn't worn it even once, or she must have been familiar with its scent.
