shton was the driver, and I told him to speed off towards my home. As we drove, my mind was filled with questions. Where had the maske

from falling. The salty droplets flowed down my cheeks as I pondered my next

ice by leaving Daniel behind. Was it cowardly of me to run away from the situation? I kn

end Amelia sitting in the living room reading a book, but I didn't stop to talk to her. I ran straight to my bedro

ce was filled with worry as she noticed my tears and heavy breathing. "What's

emotion. "I saw the father of my children. I saw my

Who did you see? Where?" she asked, p

ous masked man we had all been looking for, and shockingly, I recognised him. As I spoke, m

tears away. "I thought I had moved on from him, but see

this alone. We'll figure it out togeth

rd a knock

who it was, and I wasn't ready to face him. Amelia tried to calm me down, but it seemed li

ce your fears," Amelia sa

" I replied, my

melia said firmly. "Now, l

door. She opened it, and there stood

" Daniel asked, his

so I just nodded my head. Amelia stepped

he asked, his voi

steady myself. "I...I don't kn

aniel said, takin

an who walked into your family house...he's the father

let go of my hand. "What? How is that

ng ago, and never got to meet him ag

a step back, his face contorted in pain. "And you didn't

t you'd hate me for being cheap" I

st your spouse or something, I've been hoping you'd talk about it. Then this?

d me. "Please, Daniel, don't leave please

ith pain. "I need some time to think,"

pieces. Amelia put her arm around me, trying to comfort me,

decided to go to his office and talk to him. As I walked into the building, a secret

ked up at me. His face was filled with pa

hear me out," I begged

o sit down. "Fine, but make it

nded in a painful way. I then shared how I chose to remain celibate for two years bef

im, but I was scared," I said, my voic

searching mine. "Do you know how much you hurt

," I said, tears str

ed towards me. He took my hand in his,

, but I need time," he

e you all the time you need," I sa

m. Without warning, he kissed me deeply, his hands running through m

like we were the only two people in the world. Our bodies we

both breathless. Daniel looked a

he said, his