The Slap

In front of the tall hotel, Amos was reluctant to leave the moody lady alone especially when he knew what her family were capable of.

None will be there to comfort her, instead, they will make her sadder and hurt.

"You can go now. I will be fine. It's a promise," Joanna faked a smile as she waved at him to start going.

"I will go but I promise I will be waiting for you here very early in the morning," Amos said while waving at her.

[For the past days I have been trying my best to keep him by my side. I have been yearning to have his attention to myself like it was in the past and now I have it. Why don't I feel thrilled about it… Should I forget everything and be happy that the quarrel with my best friend gave me what I couldn't get no matter how hard I tried?]

Looking at his swinging hands and smiling face made Joanna have mixed feelings. She turned and approached the large black door.

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