Sasha laughed bitterly. “You really don’t get it, do you? I am losing respect for myself Marlin, and I throw myself at him and he rejects me every time humiliation is what I get.” Sasha, Marlin said softly, knowing that she had agreed with her eyes open and realizing that Seth would not be easy to crack, but fairly sure that he had to be cracked, since he had to be on their side. “I know?” Sasha responded, her mouth practically touching the tall part of the receiver’s handle. ‘But I can’t go on like this anymore,’ she grew more serious, ‘It’s too much, I am degrading myself and I feel like I have no dignity left in me; I can’t go on with these façade.’ Marlin’s voice softened. “See Sasha, I get it. It’s not fun and if it is making you uncomfortable then I don’t want you to continue. But we’re in this far enough. We can’t get out now. Just…try and come up with a different tact. Think about what you are good at. You are smar

Looking somewhat embarrassed, Seth said, “It was rather difficult.” “But we finally closed the contract,” she said with a sigh, “It was not a piece of cake, but I am glad that we got it.”Surpised and delighted Phoebe asked, “Wow, Seth that is great I am so happy for you.”Seth smiled happy to be done with the project and feeling as if he had done a good job at it. “Thank you, Phoebe It was a teamwork adventure I guess so we have been a good team, Sasha and I at least.”Phoebe’s expression grew thoughtful. “How is Sasha doing?”Seth hesitated and then felt it would be better to tell the truth. “I believe she is... struggling Still, she was stressed during some performances, and she committed some errors She works hard I think she wants to be pardoned.”Phoebe nodded, and her gaze softened as if she understood exactly what Case was going through. “All is good to hear that she is taking steps to change, everyone should be given a second cha

Well, Sasha,’ he said softly, and you did not hear the aggression in his words, I have known Phoebe for many years. Longer than Seth has. " She was about to say something, looked at him penetratingly, her curiosity being mixed with concern. ‘What do you mean?’ She said softly; While staring at the every bit of effort that was made to decorate their home. Marlin let out a sigh as he looked lost in thoughts for a moment before he could utter the following. Thus with candor he declared, ‘I have loved her from the very first sight.’ His voice had a tone of the pathos of the past. ”Perhaps when we were … young, running around in the hills, by her grandmother’s house, she seemed so … so alive.” Sasha remained silent, listening to every word Marlin had to say, her tender heart feeling the emotional distress, which was resonating in the man’s voice. ‘What happened?’ She asked gently pushing him to tell her more. He slowly inhaled, and when he looked into her eyes there was pain, there was

He would not be deterred by pleas or by threats from her.“She doesn’t understand,” in his mind. “No one does” “but I will prove them otherwise, I will force them to understand” He crossed the room and pulled the curtains apart to stare at the night-lit city of Kingston far in the distance. His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions, but one thing remained clear: He also would not give up on Phoebe no matter how painful the rejection had seemed to be. He’d never let Gloria get in the way of his work again. And now he remained in front of the window looking at the city outside and still, he could hear the words of Gloria. But he repelled them dismissing the thoughts and ideas staying with his strategies only. H e would do all that lies within his power to make sure that Phoebe gets back with him. Marlin sat up, his stomach twisting into knots, Realising that he had a long fight in front of him, he closed his eyes and take a deep breath. It was far from being over he said to hi

The sound of the hurrying traffic and the monotonous yelling of the salesmen and the constant annoying beeping of cars’ horns – all of that was drowned by the clashing of freshly squeezed fruits and vegetables and by the smell of spices and fresh hot smell of the oil which surrounded Phoebe at the market. She carefully selected items that would sustain them during long drives and leisurely picnics: There are cakes, some homemade finalist cheeses, crust bread, many types of fresh fruits, and some chocolates when people wanted to feel a little naughty. The snack section and Seth was also an irresistible combination that she couldn’t pass without availing herself of some trail mix and other treats that would help give a taste of the region to their holiday. Each garment she bought made her think of Seth’s pleasant response and their future happiness while en-route in their small joys. Phoebe right went to stand and make her purchases when she felt a tap on her shoulders. Looking back,