ASHES OF DEVOTION

on Mark's shoulder, anger burning in his eyes

ly turned to face Caius. "Caius, wait! There's a misun

e looking at her, and I heard what you said, who said you could make her laugh like that

wife and I are old friends; there's nothing going

us please, somebody, plea

aby, are you listening to me please, please, please stop hitting him, you'll

owed up. This was a luxurious bar owned by Mark and many business Tycoon sign deals on most of the tables here. Presently it's scanty an

continuously. Finally, the bar bodyguards swung into action, pulling Caius away from Mark. But he was overtaken by rage. He punched the

guard said while making sure he was restr

in this business of yours you'll let me go righ

"Good, I got your attention, she croaked out hoarsely" as her voice was now raw from the crying and shouting. She mo

d left a red colorful

do you have to waltz in here and be

son. I understand that now. "Have

lot and nothing at

to see your face anymore

. Let's go back home now. What do you think? I'll take any punishment you

listen baby, I'll go to therapy, I'll change. I sw

shut up and stop those lies of

ely laugh, Caius? When have you last acted like an ideal husband?? All you ever gave my heart was pain and ache. "Stop this

ound right, and I'm

u want, wherever you want", you're noth

ark, are you okay?". She inquire

'm not hurt, my arm

ken voice broke thro

still here?? Leave! Now!" The venom in her voice was palpable, and he couldn't believe this was happening. He had never seen her look at him with

essed up big time, and now he might lose her forever. The thought hit him like a

y from the bar, he couldn't help but think about how badly things had gone wrong. He kn

st resurfaced, hitting her heart like a series of turbulent waves. Suddenly, she turned towards Mark with a shaky voice and said, "I'm sorry, Mark. I need to get out of here!"