After the incident of Alex almost going to jail, Norris had wondered whether Evelyn Miller would consent to their marriage. After all, Alex had acted that way because of her.
Alex was impulsive and irrational, but he was also deeply in love with her. His unique passion warmed her heart.
Norris raised her hand, caressing the smooth surface of the diamond ring on her finger.
Accepting Alex's proposal was not a spur of the moment decision nor a search for refuge or comfort.
She genuinely wanted to experience a sincere love affair, to love someone without being let down, nor letting that person down in return.
Norris sat on the bed in a daze.
She felt a heaviness in her heart.
Her phone rang again. Norris hesitated before picking up.
Alex's voice came through: "Norris."
Norris smiled faintly before leaning back on her bed and staring at the ceiling: "Are you home?"
"Yes, just got back."
"You called me as soon as you got home?"
