Skyler let out a sigh of relief, her nerves finally unwinding after a day stretched taut like a violin string. She sank into the armchair in the corner of the room, the kind you'd find in a cozy, book-lined study, and pulled out her phone. Tapping on the WhatsApp icon, she scrolled to her chat with Iris. [Hey, Iris, you asleep yet?]
Iris replied almost instantly, [I'm really scared!]
Reading that simple line, Skyler felt a lump forming in her throat. [Don't be scared, kiddo. I'm just getting hitched in the Capital, not walking into a lion's den. And hey, your future brother-in-law is a gem. Plus, I'll be on the lookout, making sure no one ever messes with you again.]
Iris typed back, [Skyler...]
Skyler continued, [Did you finish your homework from the tutor today?]
Iris responded, [Yes, I did everything like you told me. I'm working hard so I can get into the same college as you did...]d2
[That's my girl. I'll settle down here in the Capital, and in a few years, I'll have you join me for college.]
Iris' excitement was palpable even through text. [Does that mean I can see you every day?]
[Absolutely!]
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband
Beautiful novel. Can we have a continuation of Zavier and Skyler's story? Them getting back together? Short story.......