Molly snapped out of her daze and glanced up at the clock on the wall. It was nearly six. The sun was about to set and the sky was getting darker.
Molly nodded so they stood up and stepped out of the tea house. Molly was a bit hesitant because she wasn't sure if it was okay that Spark brought her home. They were way too far from the villa. It would take Molly two hours to get home by bus. To add to that, Molly was a bit scared that Brian would get mad at her if she got home too late and that Spark was the one driving her.
By the end, Spark drove her home and it was already pretty dark by the time they arrived at the villa. So as to not cause any trouble with Brian, they didn't park right in front of the villa.
Before Molly got off the car, Spark told her, "I don't think you're gonna have a hard time with your new job. I actually think you're going to have fun."
Molly gave him a small smile, nodded her head, and then left. After a few steps, Molly turned around and said, "Spark, thank you for your love, thank you for everything you have done for me so far." she said, her voice soft and slow. Spark didn't say anything and just watched her turn around and disappear into the darkness.
He didn't drive off right away. Since he was parked roadside, he had a pretty good view of the night sky. 'Molly, if there was someone who had to get hurt in this love of ours then I'd gladly take all the pain. As long as you're happy and living the best life you can then I don't mind being miserable and lonely.' he thought to himself as he watched her vanish in the yellow light of the night.
Suddenly, a car passed by him. He didn't expect that because this was a private area and there were very few cars would come here except only those who lived in this area. He saw the car stop right beside Molly. He automatically unfastened his seat belt and looked out in panic. He had already gotten off when he saw someone tall and slender stepping out of the car. He instinctively took a few steps backward because he realized that it was Brian.
Molly didn't even flinch the moment the car pulled over next to her, she already knew it was Brian and she didn't want to talk to him. She just briefly glanced at Brian as he got off and continued walking.
"Why? Scared to see me after your little rendezvous with Spark?" Brian asked mockingly.
Molly stopped in her tracks and turned to him, "I didn't do anything, why would I be scared of you?" she barked back.
A twisted smile formed on Brian's face. He bobbed his head back and forth before motioning it vaguely towards behind. Molly looked over his shoulder to find that Spark's car was still parked there. Her face turned pale as a sheet. She gathered herself then said, "Yes, we had tea together. Do whatever you want."
Her voice was vindictive that she practically meant every word she said. She turned around to continue walking but Brian already had her by her arm. She was way too weak to resist but she still tried to wriggle herself free. "Get off me!" she cried.
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