Vows of Venom — Episode 9

There was even one of my mother and myself. This only lasted until my 18th birthday, when Wendy was taken in. From then on, the figurines went to Wendy. The gifts I got were half-hearted things his assistant bought.

I kept the figurine of my mother and myself on my person. The rest were shipped off. I held the little carving of my mother close and whispered softly, Mom, I only have you left.

After it was all done, I stood at the rendezvous and waited for Connor. But even after all the lights were turned off at the Grand Theater, Connor still did not show up. There were also no messages or calls on my phone.

It started to rain, but I did not have an umbrella with me. I also did not have a driver to pick me up. I looked up at the dark sky and murmured, He stood me up again.

The rain soaked my clothes and drouched my hair. As it did, I recalled the flood of the previous timeline. I took one last look at the grand theater behind me, The place where Connor and I had shared so many happy memories.

Goodbye, Connor. I hope we never see each other again. I hope you're happy in this life. I'm sorry, Willow.

After our wedding, I'll make it all up to you. That was what I heard him say at dawn before he left. But there will not be any weddings.