Wedding Plan

Chapter 11: the truth

As night fall I patiently wait for my phone call on the couch. I made my decision at last.

I wanted to come clean after Ann's accident two weeks ago. But then my willingness faded away as my robot started to become human. I felt an odd connection with him. I was livelier with a warm feeling, thanks to his company. Then that strange attraction made me forget the situation I was in. And now I need to disregard all of that to finally come clean...

This have to stop before it hurts too much.

My chest is contracted. Is it the fear of being lonely again, or maybe something deeper? I shush my head; there is no point of digging into my feelings. He would soon hate me.

Why didn't I say anything when he brought me back yesterday? It only meant delating the end...

Yes I have to tell him, I can't hesitate any longer. He's probably going to kill me but at least it will stop this madness.

The phone rings giving me a start and I reach it with a trembling end. I exhale; it's going to be fine. I put the phone against my ear while my left hand grabs the cushion to rest it on my chest.

- Hello.

I can hear my voice quavering at the beginning. Did he hear it too?

- How are you since last night?

His tone is deep as usual, am I the only one flustered about what occurred?

- Hum fine. And you?

- I'm in bad shape.

My hand holds the phone tighter. Is he sick?

- What's wrong?

- The one I kissed ran away after it and didn't answer me either...

I feel my body tense up. My thumb goes brushing my lower lips.

- I didn't run away, I defend myself.

Not literally anyway.

- I'm reassured then. For a moment I thought you didn't like the kiss as much I.

I lower my head and bite my lips. Oh yes I liked it, maybe a little too much considering that all I want is to do it again...

- I just, just needed some air. Then I was tired and slept early.

I press the cushion between my chest and my forearm. I need to stop lying...

- How was your day? I ask changing the topic.

This area is much safer.

- Today was like usual I guess. Oh right, I officially gave the fund to your grandfather.

I blink one, two, three time connecting his sentence.

- You did what?

Oh no no no. It can't be, it's a scandal.

- But it wasn't supposed to be until the wedding! I continue.

I walk around the room, panic hitting me again. Why did he do it? Did that old shark do something to him? What should I do? Damn it I should have told him the truth before. I keep ranting.

- It was that old shark again, did he threaten you?

I hear a giggle.

- You're laughing? My voice is between astonishment and annoyance.