Signs.

Gabriel had tried to drift inside his thoughts severally while riding with his boss, but he could not. He had a lot of thinking to do, he was panicking but unlike the man sitting next to him, he could hold in his discomfort. Gabriel was forcefully drawn from his thoughts once again, he watched in irritation as his boss tapped his feet, he didn't need anyone to tell him that something was wrong.

Gabriel had watched the little drama that Evelyn had previously caused and he knew that his boss was still upset about it. Knowing who he was, he wouldn't let go of something that easily. The leg stomping had increased pace, he proceeded to bite his lips, and his grip on the steering wheel was tightened. Gabriel knew that he had to interfere somehow. He would save his thinking for later, his boss was acting up and he had no choice but to indulge.

* * * * * *

" You want me to drive? " Gabriel was getting concerned about his safety.

" Why? you're not my driver. "

" Yeah, where is your DRIVER? "

" It's late, he said he had things to do. "

" His job is to be with you 24/7. " Gabriel replied.

" Common, we both know he's doing more than his job. "

Gabriel wore a scowl, " Well, it was his choice, wasn't it? "

" It's not about Danny! okay? "

Gabriel sighed, " Then what is it? " He hated the fact that he had to ask knowing fully well that he was aware.

" Look at this, "

Gabriel followed his gestures over to the cracked window.

" It's cracked. "

" Yes, I can see that. " Gabriel nodded.

" It was this lousy woman, she threw her phone at me, "

Gabriel played along, " Hmm-mm, "

" She wasn't even sorry about it! she was more concerned about her stupid phone. "

" And you were concerned about your window, " Gabriel seconded.

" Of course, and you know what she did next? "

" What? " Gabriel pretended to sound surprised.

" She assaulted me and ran away. "

" Oh no she didn't, "

Gabriel almost broke into laughter as he received a death glare from his boss, his acting has shown some flaws, " What? "

" Is this a joke? are you trying to clown me? "

" Of course not, I'm just__

" You're just what? "

" Sir, "

" Sir? "

" This is your what? sixth car? it's just a crack you can get it fixed. Why are you being grumpy about it? " Gabriel knew he just signed his death sentence.

" Get out. "

Gabriel arched a brow, " Hey, take it easy, I just said__

The car pulled to a stop, " Get out! "

* * * * * *

Gabriel got out of the car and stared back in shock as it disappeared. He hung his jacket on his shoulder as he resulted to take a walk. At least now he could recollect his thoughts. He took a short glance at his phone, he didn't know why he expected to receive a text message from her. Gabriel felt a tight pain in his chest as he thought of what played out right in front of him.

Perhaps he was blinded by his love for Maya, his heart constantly tried to sway his thoughts from what he feared. It kept coming up with excuses to support Maya's actions and lead his thoughts astray. He ran his fingers around his engagement ring as he bit his lips, he could feel his eyes getting heavy and teary. He thought of what to do next, the thought of losing her to another man or possibly sharing her with someone else scared the living daylights out of him.

He previously had reasons to doubt her loyalty, looking back at it, it was a terrible experience. But like always, he didn't want to believe, how could he? that was the woman he loved. That was the woman he was ready to spend the rest of his life with. He was in chaos, stampeding thoughts as he searched for a reasonable explanation other than what he discovered.

Still, in denial and desperately supplying himself with an easier route to calm his nerves, Gabriel second-guessed himself once again, for his sake and hers of course. He needed to double-check, and he did and watching Maya's lies play before him again sent shockwaves to his brain. He had gotten the confirmation he needed but it still didn't ease the pain that came with the realization. His legs suddenly became tired, he wasn't aware of the tears dripping from his eyes for some time.

Now that it was all confirmed, the hardest part came. What was he to do with this new information? his brain which was initially loaded with thoughts suddenly became void. He was sure of only one thing, that was the fact that he still loved her regardless. So calling things off with her was off the table. He couldn't do it, that would mean letting her go from him forever. Would he perhaps remain silent and play the fool? at least then he'd get to keep her with him.

* * * * * *

Evelyn made a stop at her mother's house, she stared at the light in the sitting room, it was still on. Her mother was probably watching ' The Bachelor, " what a bad time to show up at her house. Evelyn adjusted herself as she prepped to face the fourth drama that night.

" It's just for tonight, Evelyn. " She whispered to herself in a bid to boost her morale.

She took another frustrated glance at her broken phone, she let out a tired sigh.

" How the hell am I supposed to fix this shit? I barely have enough for__

" Evelyn! "

Evelyn flinched as she heard her mother roar her name from her window.

" Shit, " Evelyn whispered as she got out of the car, " Hey mom. "

" The hell are you here by this time unannounced? "

" Nice to see you too MOM, would you please open the door? " Evelyn gestured over to the door.

The door cracked open as Evelyn was faced with her mother's perplexing glare, Evelyn ignored it and walked right past her.

" What the hell happened to you? you look like shit. " Her mother exclaimed.

" I always look like shit, I'm coming from work. "

" Yeah, you don't come here. "

" Nice to see you too MOM. " Evelyn rhetorically said.

" Are you okay? "

" Yeah, what's up? " Evelyn tried avoiding her mother's menacing glare.

" So, you're not gonna tell me why you're here? "

Evelyn faked a gasp, " Is it weird for me to visit my MOTHER? " Evelyn tried to force a kiss on her mother's cheeks but was shoved away. " Hey! "

" No you did not just decide to come to see me today, I'm not an idiot. "

Evelyn arched a brow, " Do you not want to see me around anymore? does my presence__

" Don't try to act smart with me Evelyn, I'm your mother. Now tell me what's wrong. "