Chapter 2.47: August 23, 2017
"Yeah, my appointment with the doc is tomorrow."
"Do you need a ride?"
"No, I'm fine. I can drive myself. But thank you for offering."
"Of course. I hear Tommy screaming in the next room, which is my cue to leave. See you, Erunai."
"See you, Beth."
Click.
"Erunai."
"Mark? What are you doing in front of my apartment?"
"I'm sorry, Erunai. I just had to see you. This past week's been horrible."
"I simply cannot deal with you at the moment. Please, leave."
"Erunai, please just let me apologize."
"Mark, it's fine. No need to—"
"I have a desperate need to apologize. Let me do this."
"…You have a minute."
"Thank you. Look, Erunai, I am so sorry for what I said. It was completely out of line, not to mention something that can't even be demanded of anyone. I promise to you that I will never pressure you to do anything like that again. I am so sorry, Erunai, and I hope you'll be able to forgive me. Even if you don't, I completely understand."
"Did Beth put you up to this?"
"Why would Beth have done that? She hates me."
"She doesn't hate you, but…Anyway, do you want to come in?"
"Yes, please. Thank you, my dear Erunai."
"I haven't forgiven you yet."
"That's fine. I wouldn't expect you to."
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