So, I decided to break the suffocating mood; "I heard you have a gift for me. Where's it?" I went straight to the point.

Madison was stunned at my forwardness. It only lasted for a brief moment as the wide smile returned back to her face.

She stood up and walked over to where I sat. She placed her hand around my chair;

"Come with me." She muttered as she walked away.

I stared at her departing figure, wondering what the gift would be. Another ruse to get me to change my mind?

"Go on." I heard Benjamin's persuasive voice, urging me to just let go of my doubt and...