Chapter 5
"Numair's been avoiding me," Estelle told Daine. "Obviously," she giggled.
"I can't imagine why," Daine said sarcastically. "Do you want to talk to him?"
"Well, he deserves to be punished for what he did to Alexander. I talked to the Board about it, and they said since it was personal for me, I could take it in my own hands. But I think I've scared him enough," Estelle went on.
Daine sighed inwardly. "Listen," she said seriously.
"Hmm?"
"I really think he wants to apologize to you, but can't figure out how."
"Well, come in the room, say he's sorry and why, and
leave before I kick his a-"
Someone coughed. It was Numair
in the doorway. Daine smiled at Estelle and winked as she got up to leave.
Now Numair and Estelle were alone. Numair sat down, trying to hide how nervous he was. "I... I just wanted to say that I am deeply sorry," he said. "My behavior was really unacceptable."
He hung his head. "I don't know what overcame me."
"Your apology, Numair Salmalin, is accepted," replied Estelle. "As for what caused this... violent... outbreak of yours, I can't see how it fails to strike you. It's obvious you hate Alexander for having a relationship with Daine."
"I've been trying to deny that since he started being her suitor," he admitted ruefully. "Thanks," he said sincerely, then got up and left.