Silence hovered between us for a couple of seconds. Nothing could be heard but the silent whisper of the night breeze and the crickets. 

"Doing what?" Garren asked, breaking the stillness at last. 

I raised the bracelet he gave. "This. Why are you doing this-"

"Didn't I tell you the reasons? It was a token of appreciation. I didn't know you could be this-"

"I'm not merely talking about this bracelet, sir." 

For the first time, I found the courage to cut him off, knowing how much he loathes that. 

"You're confusing me."

I don't know if what I'm doing is right or if I'm digging my own grave. But...