Unannounced visit

Maxwell's pov,

I knew if I ever wanted to escape from the clutches of Judith's torment, I had to take a bold step towards freedom. And the first step was quitting my job at the company. My girlfriend, Amihan's birthday was coming up and I wanted to make it as special as possible, especially since I had begun to feel threatened by Derrick's presence. He seemed to be a rival for Amihan's affections and I was determined to show her that I was the one she truly belonged with.

Three days had passed since I had made the bold decision to quit my job, and I had to admit that I felt more liberated than ever before. The constant pressure from Judith was finally gone and I felt a new sense of freedom and energy that I hadn't felt in a long time.

"So, how did you like the movies?" Amihan asked, breaking me out of my thoughts as we drove back to my house. We had spent the entire day together, doing everything from shopping to dining out and even taking a long walk in the park. It had been a wonde