Wilbur
My heart hit hard against the walls of my chest as I dialed Mari's number. It wasn't going through and I didn't stop trying.
I looked at my wristwatch and realized that she would be back from school already so I just entered my car and drove to her house. I thank God I made that move because Mr Maxwell was already there like I suspected. I was actually worried if he had told her anything before I arrived
“Will, hey” Mari called out to me. I looked away from Maxwell and smiled at Mari, a very fake smile
“hey” I forced myself to say then I walked to her and pulled her gently, away from Maxwell. I hugged her and inhaled the fragrance from her hair. It feels like she just washed it and treated it
“you can release her now” Maxwell said and I released her and frowned at him
“what's your stress? Are you the one hugging her? Is she complaining? What are you doing here?” I angrily asked. He laughed and looked towards the door then he looked at Mari
“I'll be on my way now innocent one. I wish you could be exempted but an oaths an oath” he said, bowed his head at her then turned to leave
“Maxwell!” I said with a groan then I jerked him up by his collar
“oh my goodness! Will” Marigold exclaimed
“if anything... I mean anything happens to Marigold, I swear I'll kill you. I'll kill you all!” I yelled then pushed him
“get out!” I shouted and pointed to the door. He smirked and licked his lower lip in a way that his tongue came outside to do the job
He turned and left without a word
“who's he?” Mari asked as I was walking to a couch
“Wilbur talk to me. Who was that man? He said you sent him here”
“I didn't send him” I answered gently and lowly. I sighed and palmed my face
“baby? Baby what's wrong?” she asked and sat beside me. She placed her hand on my back and I lifted my face to look at her.
I let my eyes pierce into hers and I was close to both tears and anger. She doesn't deserve to pay for my mistakes and I'm never gonna let her
“there's something you're not telling me” she said and I smiled and held her face
“spend the night at my place tonight. Let's keep each other company” I said and she raised an eyebrow
“seriously?” she asked sarcastically
“hey I'm serious here. Sleepover at my place” I said and she hummed
“promise me you'd tell me what's wrong with you?” she asked and I nodded
“promise me you'd be strong” I said
“yes” she answered and I smiled and kissed her forehead
Mari
I made my hair into two braids or... Eliza made my hair into two long braids. I don't have to take the credit.
I wore big clothes because it was really cold outside.
“have fun” Eliza said as she stopped for me to enter my car
“are you sure you're going to be okay for the night?” I asked
“hey, when did you start worrying about me this much?” she asked
“it's not my fault I get too many insecurities now” I said
“oh that reminds me. Tomorrow after you come home, we'll go see a therapist or we'd book an appointment” she said
“thanks Eliza” I appreciated and hugged her
“bye. My regards to Will” she said and waved me as I sat in.
“make sure you don't stay up watching movies” I warned and she laughed
“I'll try my best” she replied and I chuckled and drove out.
As I was driving, my mind drifted to the way Will had acted towards that man he called Maxwell. I know he said he was going to tell me why but I'm still wondering. They don't look like they just met so whatever feud between them is from the past.
But what could be the feud? Will doesn't seem like someone who could keep a grudge for long. And he certainly isn't one to start up trouble. Maybe it has to do with family. Maybe the Maxwell guy is related to him and they aren't at peace with each other