There is a long moment of silence after Demitri’s revelation, and I can’t help but think, why make such a fuss about this, if he can’t come along anyway? I can feel a blush creeping up on my cheeks, as Eros speaks up, asking exactly what first came to my mind. “Why the outburst then, pal?” Oh Gods, please make the ground open beneath me and swallow me whole.
My cousin looks at Eros, breathing heavily despite visibly trying his best to calm down. “Do you still not get it? I want her to be safe! I need to protect her!” he answers, his voice growing louder with every word. My fiancé narrows his eyes slightly, not liking Demitri’s tone one bit. To be honest, he’s brought it upon himself. He didn’t need to ask him that and especially not in that kind of way.
“Yes, you’ve already said th
