16. I- would take off that stupid ring

Manchester caught up with them at the parking lot, and the only way he could get their attention without causing a scene was to call his wife by her name.

"Mel!"

The couple paused and turned around to see who had called one of them.

"You know him?" The man asked, staring suspiciously at Manchester who didn't say a word after they turned.

"Yeah," Mel replied, tightening her grip on his arm,

"We met at high school, I haven't seen him in a while." Mel pauses and whispers into his ears,

"Smile a little so that he won't be so intimidated, you are scaring him."

"Can I see you for a second, please?" He requested, avoiding his wife's fiancé's gaze. He has a strong feeling that she might say no to him, but to his greatest surprise, Mel said.

"Sure." She kept a smile on her face the whole time,