237 The road to better (part 1)

Malachi sat on the other bench, next to Ares who didn't reply to his question. Even in his jealousy, the man kept his emotions hidden. Malachi wasn't sure what Nazneen was thinking but he had learned that those tricks didn't work and thinking of it now, they were childish. He had been childish.

Also, what was Joel up to? When he asked him about Ares and the witch, Malachi could tell he wasn't telling the complete truth. He was hiding something.

"Shouldn't you go inside and get her?" Malachi asked.

Ares smiled. "Why would I interrupt if she is enjoying herself? The only downside is your brother."

Malachi chuckled. It was funny that he agreed. Especially since it was Joel of all people, but he also didn't want his brother to be with a woman he had been with. It was just... too much. Either Ares had to interrupt them or Nazneen get away from there. Otherwise, he would.

"Want to have a drink?" Malachi asked.