Sally furrowed her brows. Was Master Henson implying that Ross would break up with her?
Although she felt displeased on the inside, she daren’t let it show on her face and merely smiled in response before saying, “That’s true, couples can still go their separate ways after getting married. Will you be marrying Wendy anytime soon, Master Henson?”
He turned his head to look at Wendy squarely in the eyes. “I plan to marry her the moment she says ‘yes’. She keeps insisting that she’s still young and that she wants me to wait a bit longer though. I really don’t know how else to persuade her at this point. Oh, right! I hope both Uncle and Auntie can help me persuade her as well. You both know how stubborn she can be at times,” he joked.
Wendy flushed a bit after hearing that and Ross’ mother chuckled as she looked at her. “That’s right, this young lady still has that headstrong personality from when she was younger. You know, Wendy, when fate comes knocking at your door, you should answer it and marry him as soon as you can. Then, you can have kids and experience the joys of life sooner,” she giggled.
“I fully agree with that,” he said with a nod.
“You’d better stop talking and focus on your food,” she said and slapped him on the arm
before turning to his mother to quickly say, “I don’t think we need to rush getting married, Auntie. I just graduated from university this year, after all, and I plan to work till I’m financially stable before settling down. Also, I need lots of time to test the waters,”
His mother merely shook her head and giggled. “This child is really something,” she thought.
Ross later raised his wine glass and directed his words to Henson, “A toast, Master Henson, to your success of securing such a wonderful girlfriend,”
Henson smirked as he raised his wine glass to clink it with his. “Thanks a lot,” he replied and sipped some wine before continuing,
“Wendy told me you’re currently working at Grande Mall,”
“Yeah. Before this, I was working at headquarters but I was later transferred to the branch in San Diego. So, now I’m responsible for managing the shopping malls in the San Diego division,” Ross replied.
Henson nodded in understanding. “Then, I suppose you must be doing pretty well for yourself now, Mr. Lowry. The way I see it, an accomplished man should be careful and finicky when it comes to choosing a life partner. It’d be a shame if one makes decisions that might impede and spell trouble to them later on in life, you know,” Henson said,
his words cryptic on the surface, but everyone at the table immediately understood what he was referring to.
Wendy snuck a glance at Sally to see that the arrogant look she displayed just now had already vanished without a trace. Anyone could see that she looked depressed now.
to see that the arrogant look she displayed just now had already vanished without a trace. Anyone could see that she looked depressed now.
After all, who could stand being looked down upon to such an extent?
After dinner, Henson and Wendy bade their farewells to the Lowry’s and left for home.
The moment they left, Ross dragged Sally to the downstairs entrance of their apartment complex.
“Why did you come over tonight?” He shouted at her in anger.
“What’s with the attitude? You want to pick a fight with me? Don’t tell me you plan to heed Mr. Charles advice just now? You want to toss me aside for another woman? Don’t forget that I was the one who stuck by you when you were at your lowest four years ago, Ross Lowry,” she screamed back.
“But you’ve changed, Sally, you really have. You were understanding and kind and you didn’t treat me like I was an object back then, but what about now? I already told you a million times before, I’m not the kind of man who would cheat on you, but did you ever trust me?
“Why is it that you always humiliate every woman who appears in my life, especially those who are unwed? Do you ever think about how I feel whenever you do that? Now, because of you, I’m seen as a shameless playboy in the eyes of others.
“I know. I know that you stayed by my side and wasted a big chunk of your youth on me, but when have I ever let you down in the four years since? And when I tried proposing to you, who was it who said that she wanted to wait a few more years?” He ranted.
A pained expression formed on her face and tears started falling from her eyes. “What are you trying to say? Are you seriously breaking up with me right now?” She said in between sobs.
He sighed. “No one’s breaking up with you. I’m just asking you to stop acting like a madwoman. You’ll only tire me out if you only spend your days either shopping or pining for me. I really don’t want our relationship to just end like that after spending the past four years together,” he begged.
With that, he spun around and started walking to his car. “Let’s go. I’ll drive you home,” he said.
She hurriedly walked in front of him and spread out her arms to block his path. “Then, why is it that you told me you didn’t have time when I asked you to go to the movies with me? And in the end, when I went looking for you, you’d brought another woman home for dinner. Am I wrong for being angry at the fact that you rather be with other people than to be with me?”
“She was a guest whom my parents invited over for dinner and she’s like a little sister to me. Am I in the wrong for returning to my parent’s place to talk about the good times to a person I haven’t seen in about 11 years now?” He retorted.
“But you didn’t tell me about it,” she countered.
“I’m human too, Sally. I’m not your pet nor your slave. Shouldn’t I be entitled to my own privacy be it now and onwards to the future? I told you before that I’d never betray you, but this doesn’t mean that I have to report every little thing to you. Can’t you respect me for once?” He asked.
“Alright, I’ll give you the respect you want. You can stay here with your parents all you want, while I’ll go home myself,” she shouted as she forcefully pushed him away. She then turned around to leave by herself.
He merely stood still and sighed after she’d left.
He knew that their relationship had started crumbling apart for the longest time now, but the only reason why he held on so strongly was because…
he feared that he would make the wrong choice in the end.
He fished out his phone and sent Wendy a text.
Wendy was relating the incident at the Lowry’s to Henson when she received it.
After viewing the message he sent, she pursed her lips and said, “Ross is aplogising to me now,”
“On behalf of his girlfriend?” Henson asked.
She nodded as she looked at him. “You really gave it to her tonight,” she remarked.
“Was it not enough? Does she honestly think that everyone in the world should give her a pass for her horrid conduct?” He scoffed.
“I must say, you looked really dashing when you had her *ss handed to her just now. If not for the fact that I had to save face in front of his parents, I would’ve given it to her too,” she giggled.
“Huh, you’d help your ‘brother Ross’ do that?” He pouted.
Seeing as he was about to get jealous again, she hurriedly added, “It’s not like that. I just hate her kind the most, is all. She’s the type to focus her energy on being suspicious of every woman who approaches her man when she should be focusing her energy on loving and caring about her own boyfriend instead.”
“Well, do you harbour any intentions towards her boyfriend?” He quizzed.
“None at all,” she answered.
He smirked and crossed his arms. “That’s right, to still have the audacity to think of other men when you have such an accomplished boyfriend, you’re actually no better than that wom- What’s her name again?”
“Sally,”
“Right. That makes you no better than Sally,”
She rolled her eyes. “You can stop acting now.” She giggled.
“Well, I’m sorry. I can’t help it if I’m an actor, can I? You know how hard it is to stop once I’m on a roll,” he lamented then placed a hand on her shoulder. “I hope you never burn any bridges, Wendy. I’m still your boyfriend, after all.”
She merely smiled in response.
“Don’t you dare laugh at that. And remember, your boyfriend’s name is Henson Charles starting now,” he announced.
She giggled as she gazed at him. “Anyways, can we talk about something more serious?” She asked.
“Alright, you got it. Tell me, what can be more serious than me being your boyfriend?” He teased.
“Are you aware of the number of people in the university who’ve already signed up for your lectures?” She asked.
“Bah, there’s sure to be a ton, most of them women too, I bet. I’m positive that over 70% of all womenkind harbour ill-intentions towards me,” he said.
She didn’t know what to say to that. Knowing that, why is he insisting on venturing into the lion’s den when he’s aware of the dangers of doing so? He really was a super daring guy.