Ever since the other night, Henry couldn't stop thinking about it. He had already made a plan and looked at different rings. He was supposed to sneak out again tonight to buy once while Elizabeth was going to go to the movies with Delia. Henry's thoughts were interrupted when Elizabeth entered the room who just came back from her last class for the day.
"Hey, do you want to go to the movies with me tonight?" Elizabeth asked while sitting down on the couch.
"I thought you were gonna go with Delia?" Henry frowned, hoping he could still sneak out tonight.
"That was the plan, but she still has to deal with a paper. Looks like it's just going to be me and you tonight." She said while making herself more comfortable by resting her head on a pillow.
"I'm sorry, but I actually made plans..." Henry tried to explain without hurting her feelings.
"Oh, you did? With who?" Elizabeth asked curiously.
"I was going to meet Adam to help him with some stuff. He's really behind and I couldn't say no. plus, I thought you wouldn't be here tonight, so..." Henry hate lying to her but he simply couldn't tell her the truth without ruining the surprise. Fortunately, his girlfriend didn't seem suspicious at all.
"That's alright. I might just go on my own. maybe I'll meet someone I know." Elizabeth said while walking towards the bathroom. "I'm going to take a shower. I'll see you later?"
"Sure. I won't be too long." Henry replied and grabbed his coat to leave the apartment. He knew exactly which ring he was going to buy for Elizabeth and he couldn't wait to finally get it.
The next morning Elizabeth woke up before Henry and watched him sleep. He really was a handsome man and she didn't know what she did to deserve him. Still, she was bothered by the fact that Henry had lied to her last night. She wasn't aware of it until she went to the cinema where she ran into a couple of guys she knew - one of them being Adam. Elizabeth had casually asked him about having plans with Henry, but he clearly had no idea what she was talking about leaving behind an embarrassed Elizabeth. When she returned home later, Henry was already in bed sleeping and she didn't want to confront him right then. Now, she couldn't help but wonder why he had lied to her. Was he seeing someone else? No, he wasn't a cheater, was he? Her mind went spiraling and she tried to calm herself down.
"Don't be silly, Elizabeth. I bet there's a simple explanation for him lying to you." She said to herself. Henry stirred and she leaned down to peck his cheek. "Good morning, babe."
"Hi." He said while giving her the widest smile.
"How was your night last night?" Elizabeth confronted him directly not giving him any chance to make up an excuse.
"It was okay. Adam was so behind, but we really got a lot done." Henry said while letting his hand wander down to Elizabeth's hips and in between her legs. He would rather have sex now than to talk about his made-up alibi.
"Henry, stop." Elizabeth grabbed his wrist and pulled it away from her. "I know you're lying. You weren't with Adam last night. I ran into him at the cinema. So where were you?" Elizabeth said accusingly.
"I...I was..." Henry didn't know what to say. "I'm sorry. i didn't mean to lie to you."
"Well, you did. Just answer my question please." Elizabeth tried to stay calm. When Henry stayed silent, she assumed the worst. "Oh my god, are you seeing someone else?"
"No, of course not! I would never do that to you!" Henry quickly interrupted her. "Believe me, I would never ever cheat on you." He tried to reassure her.
"Then where were you last night? Why won't you just tell me?" Elizabeth started to lose her patience.
"I was in town, okay? I just needed some... some time for myself." Henry tried to explain.
"Okay... Why wouldn't you just tell me that last night? You can have all the space you need, you just have to ask for it." Elizabeth said in confusion, wondering what the hell was going on with her boyfriend.
"I know. I just didn't want to upset you. I'm sorry. It won't happen again." He assured her and put his hand back in between her legs. "Can we focus on this now?" He asked with a grin, leaning down to kiss her while pushing away her panties to feel her slick folds. Elizabeth moaned loudly and passionately kissed him back.
"I'm still mad at you for lying." She said in between kisses.
"I'll make it up to you." Henry promised while kissing his way down her body.
"You'll better." She managed to get out before closing her eyes and bathing in absolute bliss.
It was Friday afternoon and Elizabeth was walking over campus with Delia next to her. She was just telling her about Henry's weird behavior the other day hoping for some good advice.
"As much as I hate to say it, it doesn't sound good!" Delia honestly told her.
"What do you mean?" Elizabeth said in confusion.
"Your guy lying to you because he needed space? Sounds to me like he's looking for a way out. As much as I like Henry, maybe he's finally letting us see his flaws?" Usually, Elizabeth loved Delia's directness, but right now, she just hated it.
"You mean, you think he wants to break up with me?" Elizabeth asked in shock.
"Maybe. Or maybe he just wants to loosen things. Taking everything a little slower." Delia assumed.
"You're scaring me." Elizabeth admitted.
"Maybe I'm completely off the tracks, but as your friend I advise you to be prepared for the worst. I have to go now, but I'll see you around." Delia left, leaving Elizabeth alone in the middle of the crowds.
"Elizabeth, hey, can I talk to you?" Somebody called from behind and she turned to see Adam walking towards her. Hell, if Henry could loosen things than so could she.
"Sure. How about coffee?" She replied with a smile and they walked towards the cafeteria.
