Questioning the Capability to Change

Eli was in a panic.

Quin was going to arrive at the hotel the following morning to discuss the cancellation of the contract with Mariella. He could tell her about what happened with Marnthe.

Quin would ruin his relationship with Mariella. He would ruin his life!

Eli had to come up with a convincing explanation for why they should cancel the contract with the restaurant - why they had to change venues after having gone through hoops to secure the place.

He was seated near the bedroom window and staring into oblivion that evening when a worried Mariella found him. Eli wasn't ready to talk to her yet. He hadn't come up with a proper excuse.

"Are you…thinking twice about our wedding?" Mariella sadly asked.

"No! No, that's not it. I want to marry you. I really do. I can't wait to marry you! I-" Then it hit him. "I…Can't wait for the preparations and the guests to arrive. I just want to marry you. Right now."

"Oh?" Mariella chuckled, thinking he was kidding.