GOING OUT

"Princess, did you enjoy the gift your husband gave you for your generosity?"

Arthur stroked her head and asked in a gentle, teasing voice. 

Veronica was breathless. Her head was all fuzzy. She heard his voice from far away. She had a hard time processing what he said.

She stared at him in a daze. It took her some time to understand why he suddenly did that at his office.

He wanted to punish her for pushing the blame on him.

When she found out she was furious but she had no strength to fight him.

The blissful moment passed away. Veronica cooled down.

She was lying on the couch while her head was on Arthur's lap.

"You said you were prepared before you got married. You knew you had to face the responsibility and still married me," she mentioned.

"That's right. How could I not know what my responsibilities are?" Arthur tenderly stroked her hair while replying.