It took her a long time to see Karina fell in love with another man
Why did Karinaâs chosen man have to be someone as complex as Barlow?
Rosalynn sighed and swung the bathroom door open, leaving her tangled thoughts behind.
Positioned before the expansive glass windows, Barlow stood with one hand casually tucked into his pocket while the other cradled a glass of wine.
He gazed upon the cityâs glowing skyline, seemingly Lost in his own world.
A subtle undercurrent of Loneliness enveloped him, casting a shadow over his contemplative figure.
His cynicism seemed Like a well-crafted mask, concealing a much deeper, perhaps lonely, truth about him.
He must be tired of acting the part.
âYouâve been staring at me for quite some time.
Catching your breath over my irresistible charm?â
Barlowâs devilish grin broke the silence as he turned to her.
Rosalynn collected herself, holding his gaze.
âMaybe.
If I wasnât married, I might have fallen for it.
Satisfied now?â
Barlow roared with laughter.
âIf you werenât my sister-in-law, I would have certainly chased after you.
â
Rosalynn waved off his comments.
âEnough.
I am tired and need to rest.
I am taking the bed.
Youâre sleeping on the couch tonight.
â
Barlow remained undeterred.
âYou do realize the bed is spacious enough for two, donât you?â
Taken aback by his audaciousness, Rosalynn retorted, âOh, really? Youâd dare to share the bed?â
His smirk was all too telling.
âWhat if I do?â
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âThen be prepared to live as a eunuch for the rest of your life,â
Rosalynn shot back, mirroring his smirk.
Another round of Barlowâs laughter echoed through the room.
âFair enough.
â
As Rosalynn was about to leave, Barlow extended a glass of wine her way.
âDonât sleep yet.
The night can get quite dull.
Letâs have a drink.
â
Knowing Barlowâs true identity, her earlier concerns about the wine being spiked had dissipated.
Recalling the lonely figure she had witnessed earlier, she accepted the offer and took the glass from him.