Unrequited? A Lie Told-A Promise Broken

21. -Art & Fiat-

-Art-

His eyebrow twitches and a moment later he slowly opens his eyes.

His gaze meets mine.

"Hello handsome." I start.

"Good morning. Were you watching me sleep?"

I nod. "You're beautiful when you sleep."

I reach for him gently stroking my knuckles against his face.

"How did you sleep?" I ask.

"A little better."

"Are you hungry?"

He nods. "Will you feed me?"

"Anything you want. Are you still mad at me?"

He nods.

I sigh, "I deserve that. What can I do?"

"Don't leave my side not even for a moment until I forgive you."

I consider this, "Deal."

We gaze at each other for a moment.

He smiles, "I know what I want for breakfast."

"What?"

"You. Can I?"

I smile and nod.

In response he leans forward and kisses me.
Instant butterflies.

Thank the spirits, he's coming back.

I lay back offering myself to him.

He smiles sweetly as he moves to pin me. We stare back at each other for longer than I know.

"I thought I would never see you look at me that way again." He mutters.

My eyes dart across his beautiful face.
"What way my love?"

"Like it's only me. Like it will always only be me."

"Not like baby. There is only you, there will only ever be you. I am yours."

"I'm sorry I disappeared for five months."

I take a breath as my eyes dart across his face, "It was hell but I think I understand."

"What do you understand?" He asks with furrowed brows.

"That this is something important. So important that you have to do it. That you didn't want to lie to me, but you can't tell me the truth. I have faith that you love only me and you would never do anything to hurt me. I'm sorry I was so dense. Lead me baby, I'll follow you anywhere."

"Into hell?"

"If you tell me we won't burn, I'll believe you."

"I would never let you burn."

I nod at him.
"Will you be married forever?"

He slowly shakes his head.

I sigh in relief.

"You're really going to be a father?"

"We are going to be fathers."

"Huh?" I look at him confused.

"We are partners. I couldn't do it without you. I never imagined I would be a father all of a sudden but when I imagine us doing it together I know it's meant to be."