I stared at him.
“What did you do?”
« I never told him we were a couple. At first, I simply said I had a problem at work. »
I felt nauseous.
« Me? »
He nodded.
« Then she started asking questions. And every time I tried to change the subject, she would smile and say your name. »
« This is madness. »
« I know. »
« And now, do you want me to put on this dress? »
« Not because I expect you to marry me. »
He spoke quickly.
« She thinks we’re engaged. She’s not feeling well tonight. Her doctor came by an hour ago. She asked if she could see you beforehand… »
He fell silent.
Before death.
He didn’t need to say that.
I looked away.
A silence fell over the room for a moment.
