“It was no big deal. It was the least I could do. You’ve been a huge help lately. I’m not sure what I would do without you,” Elliot replied, his tone casual like he was talking to a normal friend.
“You’ll never have to find out,” she said lovingly. “We make quite a pair, you and I. It’s no wonder everyone thinks we are a couple. You know those in my pack had voted us this year's “It” couple?”
I held my breath, feeling as if someone punched my stomach when I heard Elliot’s laughter.
“Is that so?” He asked, playfully.
Shirley giggled and I couldn’t hear anymore. I turned and ran to my office just before the tears that burned my eyes moments ago spilled down my cheeks. I’m not sure how long I stayed in my office, but I was feeling like a ghost of myself by the time the sunset and I returned to the palace.
“It is late, why are you now just getting home?” Elliot startled me by asking.
I looked up at him, hoping he didn’t notice the puffiness around my eyes from crying.
“I wasn’t expecting you to be home,” I told him, wrapping my arms around my body like I was holding myself together.
“Why wouldn’t I be?”
I narrowed my eyes.
“You haven’t been all week,” I reminded him.
“I’ve been working late, but I’ve been coming home,” he told me, seemingly confused. “Are you upset with me?”
I shook my head, unable to look him in the eyes.
“No, of course not,” I lied. “I’m just tired. It’s been a long day.”
I started to walk past him, but he grabbed hold of my elbow, stopping me in place.
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