Chapter 14 The New Bracelet
She took the bracelet and ran her Finger over every link.
After a long moment she looked up and smiled like a flower opening to sunlight.
"You always remember the things I like."
I smiled and slid a piece of cake toward her.
My Girlfriend picked up the fork but did not eat right away.
"You seemed especially busy today," she said thoughtfully.
"Yeah, I took a few emergency jobs."
"It's rare for you to make it back on time for my birthday."
Her tone sounded playful.
I could tell she was testing me.
After the cake I poured two cups of hot milk in the kitchen.
When I returned, my Girlfriend sat on the sofa holding the new gold bracelet without wearing it.
"Don't like it?" I asked.
"I do. I'm just afraid of losing it again."
I smiled and said nothing more.
I handed her one cup and took a sip from mine before setting it on the coffee table.
Her fingertips brushed mine as she took the cup. The touch was ice cold.
She kept her head slightly lowered, a faint smile on her lips as if deep in thought.
I turned and walked into the kitchen to wash the dishes.
The sound of running water and clinking plates covered everything.
I quietly took out my phone and opened the Security Camera Feed.
I often checked it behind her back.
Because the version of her on the Security Camera Feed was someone else entirely.