CHAPTER 17: OPTIONS 2

At the time, Patrick felt as if everything was a dream.

"Ouch!" he said after pinching himself just to be sure it wasn't a dream.

Avita stared hopelessly at Patrick, who was being overly dramatic about the whole thing, and chastised, "Are you trying to hurt yourself?"

Patrick grew enraged as he glanced at Avita, who didn't seem to be impacted by anything, and asked, "Why didn't you tell me about this?"

Avita looked at him, puzzled, and asked coolly, "I was going to do that just like what I'm doing right now. What were you intending to do if I told you that back then?"

"It is not about what I was going to do, but as partners, you should tell me everything!"

“Everything! Patrick, do you think I'm a moron? Have I ever questioned you about everything you do?"

“No, you haven’t but_”

"I respect your privacy, and you must do the same. Can't a girl heal and consider alternative options?"

"Babe, I… I don't mean it that way, but this is a severe situation. You could have at least informed me."