But Richard was done. He had achieved what he wanted both for her and himself and so he stood up and began putting his clothes on.
'Whatever are you doing?' She asked.
'I must return home, Esme. And you have Archibald, your husband.' He said.
'Richard, have you finished with me yet again?' She looked up at the muscular man in front of her.
'Do not make mention of this to any soul.' He said.
Esme did not understand. Had she been reading his actions wrong? Did he not have her because he still loved her? Was she not a part of the reasons he returned to Saur?
'Richard, you must tell me what this is. Shall you leave me this way?' She got up and began to clean the sand that had stuck to her body.
'Good night, Esme.' Richard said and after dressing himself, he left the shed. He had left Esme for the second time.
It was a rainy Sunday in Pumford the next day. Benedict and his family went to watch the wrestling match like they always did, and Gina was with them.
