After they had come out of the pool, they sat there looking at each other. John looked straight into his girlfriend's face and saw a pimple. He moved closer and carefully squeezed it to deform. It was a matter of care, and that was part of it. They had a long conversation, reminding themselves about their journey in a love relationship. John could vividly remember how hard Sasha was to convince into a relationship. He had chased the lady for a long period of time before getting her. Since they entered into a relationship, they have maintained a mutual love for themselves despite the few challenges that befall them. But they had pending issues they needed to address. And the issues were very sensitive to address. It requires a lot of consciousness and great keenness while addressing them. John had to apply wisdom to one of the main disturbing issues to discuss.
John was somehow exhausted after struggling in the water. He had really suffered in the cruel rough water. He signed in relief and hugged Sasha, a hug that lasted several minutes. He uttered love words as the hug lasted. Sasha had a unique behavior where she could laugh at someone in a mocking way. As John felt consoled, Sasha could not hesitate to mock him for his drowning circumstance. John did not take it lightly but just had to smile to hide his deep emotions. Sasha kept making fun of her boyfriend persistently in a conversation that seemed uncomfortable for John. John thought about how best he could express his feelings so that Sasha could understand how deep he was being hurt by her joke. But being a man, he had to endure it all, assuring himself of healing as time went by.
They went to their room. At this point, they were really exhausted. They wanted to relax. John first went into the shower, where he took a cool shower that refreshed him. Later, Sasha went to the bathroom to shower. They then sat to watch the news on television while enjoying their juice drink. The time came, and they had to talk about their relationship. John showed displeasure with the way Sasha was currently behaving. The way she behaved clearly showed that she was too heartless. If she was genuine, why laugh at her boyfriend in a mocking way following the unfortunate thing that just happened to him? John felt like they had to talk about it and if she found it necessary to change his way of conduct.
Also, John did not hesitate to comment on the unfaithfulness just witnessed the previous day, stating that unfaithfulness (when repeatedly done) would destroy their bond. Sasha could not be left behind. She also had more complaints about her boyfriend. She also accused her boyfriend of being careless and uncaring. She insisted the boyfriend ask for forgiveness. John, being a gentleman, had to calm down and ask for forgiveness, although most of the allegations raised were hot air.
The reconciliation process took a considerate amount of time. Eventually, they managed to finalize the discussion. They had to concentrate on other important things. John asked his girlfriend to close her eyes for a surprise. Sasha became very happy and had high expectations. The thing that ran through her mind was a modern smartphone or any other latest gadget on the market. She was surprised when she was finally asked to open her eyes. What! John was kneeling down, his hand holding a ring. That alone told it off. The next words that came out surprised Sasha. His boyfriend was busy making a marriage proposal.
Sasha's smiling face quickly frowned, creating shallow wrinkles on her brown-shining face. For sure, Sasha felt that she was still too young for marriage. She had not even completed her undergraduate course and now marriage was really after her. She knew very well that accepting the marriage proposal would mean a misplaced priority in life. But how best could he turn down the marriage proposal in a way that could not hurt the lover? She felt disturbed at the next step to take.
The once-good moment turned into a tragedy. She could not think of such a thing happening. Still confused by the turn of events, she walked away into the shower room. Her eyes were full of tears. John was amused by his girlfriend's reaction. He could not even move a step. He tried to figure out the next thing that could happen. He was wishing for his marriage proposal to be accepted. But it was clear that things could not work out as expected.
Meanwhile, a series of thoughts passed through John's brain. He really felt betrayed by his lover. Sasha must be a cunning lover. Maybe she was after his money or else was there to pass time as she waited for the best suitor. Those were just but a few of the things that were crossing through his mind at that particular time.
In the washroom, Sasha was silently crying. She was in a dilemma. How could she accept a marriage proposal when she was still a student? But declining the proposal would be a betrayal to the boyfriend. But what was she supposed to do? Sasha spent around thirty minutes in the washroom crying. She then made up her mind to decline the offer. But I thought the best way to decline was so as not to offend the boyfriend.
Sasha wiped out her tears, which had occupied most of her face. But the tears could be considered those of a crocodile as she had control over everything. She gained courage and went to the bedroom. She found John still on his knees. But the face she portrayed clearly gave the answer. John knew that he had lost it this time. But he was not quick to conclude. He wanted to hear directly from Sasha. "I said no." A soft voice could be heard. John was astonished. He immediately fell down and remained unconscious for the better part of that night.