(Gabriel had made a point after they had separated, not to bother Shikia...not to spy or meddle in her affairs. Whomever she was with...as long as she was happy. Thing was...neither had signed the papers for divorce. But that was neither here or there. Which only added to the surprise of the moment, once he heard her voice...”So sorry luv, do forgive me”...Gabriel paused. He said nothing, as he turned...Shikia’s scent filled his senses. It was indeed his wife, how many years had it been?
Time past for Gabriel differently, being what he was...however, Shikia was still one of the most beautiful woman Gabe had ever known. Then Gabriel felt oddly out of place, not knowing if someone would be joining her at any moment and that awkwardness would fall on them.
Not remembering the last time he had felt this out of place, this was he reward for taking time out for himself. Vacation was not a word in Gabriel’s vocabulary, any time off from the work as he called it, always made him feel guilty. Perhaps this was punishment for wanting to put the things of his past aside for one moment. Quickly before seeming to out of place Gabe fired back at Shikia...”Oh, there isn’t anything to forgive.”...this wasn’t the first time she had bumped into him)
