When the morning came, Arthur's emotions were not settled. He was under tremendous stress for having to make the decision that ruined his possible love. He yearned to have a partner to share his happiness and pain, and he wanted someone special to lean into him.
As he observed his reflection in the mirror, he smiled bitterly. Twelve years with a heavy feeling of hate and twelve years bearing the burden of truth had changed him. He once was a man with so many dreams, but now to dream more than realizing his revenge was hard.
"Arthur, come down. I am hungry!"
Ariel's voice woke him up from his morning lamentation. He fixed his tie and went out of his bedroom to join his mother and sister for breakfast.
The interior of the house was similar to the past. The color, however, changed from white to cream, and several old electronics were changed to the newest version.
