Lighting a cigarette, Marcus took a few puffs. Though the smell overwhelmed Melissa, she remained silent.

Marcus stubbed the cigarette and said in a low voice, "I did mention that I want you to join me for a cup of coffee."

Enraged, Melissa exclaimed, "What more do you want, Marcus? We ended things three years ago! You accused me of dishonesty and claimed I wasn't worthy of you. It's irrelevant now. I've moved on. Why can't you accept that?

You're with someone else. What more do you expect from me?

To be your illicit lover? To become like my mother? Marcus, you know better than to belittle me like this.”