Pony listened and his expression didn't change. There was no point in arguing. He sighed and looked away as he rest his elbow on the bar. Then her last confession escaped and he looked over surprised. He wanted to laugh because a small part of him wanted to be like 'see? Even at my worst I can be charming' but it seemed cruel and harsh considering their situation.

"I'm sorry the neighbors have talked. And you have had to put up with me. I just never had a solution I wanted and I suppose one would never come. I have no plans now, and no idea what to do with myself. I don't want to be useless and I don't want my past as a salesman to pop-up and give you a hard time. You'd feel bitter and angry at me for loving you and trapping you in a bad relationship." He sighed and sipped his drink. Did he love her? It felt cruel to her if he did.