THE HEIR

Chapter 93

As she wept, Ruby's mind raced with memories of her time with Damian. The laughter and promises they shared together. As she sat there lost in her grief,she was taken out of her trance by the sudden knock on her window. She raised her head to see who it was. Initially,she was guessing it was the Security man,but her guess was wrong. It was Wendy,her neighbour. She hurriedly wiped her eyes with her hands, hoping Wendy wouldn't see her tears but it was already late because she saw her crying.

“Hey Wendy. How are you doing?’ she asked as she opened her door and got out of the car, trying to sound like she was okay.

Wendy sighed heavily,then placed her hands on her waist “You have been crying, haven't you? What's going on?” she asked with concern laced in her voice.

“Me? Crying” Ruby asked, sniffed and smiled at Wendy “I wasn't. Something must have entered my eyes” She explained as she tried to compose herself.

Wendy wasn't the type to be deceived easily,so she knew Ruby was actually cry