Afraid To Love

EPISODE 53

“What do you mean you’ve come to take me ‘to where I belong?’” Purity tried her possible best to hide her excitement. She was filled with joy. Jeremy had come to take her, not to fight with her. Her heart leapt with joy.

“You belong to me, with me. You are my wife, Purity.” Jeremy was very happy to see her. If he had not seen her, he might have died. The anger was there, but when he saw her, it all vanished. He really loved her.

“I’m not your wife. It was just want engagement party.” She grinned.

“And that means we’ll get married. Wait a minute,” he gave her a puzzled look. “Are you thinking of changing your mind?”

She made a face.^”I never said that.”

He heaved a sigh of relief and scanned her intently. “You’re crying. Why have you been crying?”

Hadn’t she wiped away all the tears? Oh, he had been watching her, silently. “Its nothing.” She became moody.

“Are you feeling guilty? You feel bad?”

Purity rolled her eyes. “Please don’t remind me of that. I deeply regret it.”

His heart went out to her. He really had to hear her out. He moved closer to her and took her hand. “You want to talk about it?”

She bit her lips hard and the tears fell. “Jeremy, please give me a hug.”

Jeremy took her into his arms and held her tight. He cuddled her like a baby. He wanted to protect her and make her his forever. She was so vulnerable. He was sure no man had ever seen her like that. He felt good being the first. “Sweetie, you don’t need to ask,” he whispered.

She didn’t reply. Her hold on him tightened. She felt warmth, inner peace and comfort in his arms. This was her place, where she belonged and where she wanted to stay forever. She smiled to herself.

“How are you feeling now?” he affectionately ruffled her hair.

She sighed deeply. She loved the feel of his hand on her hair. “Much more better. Thank you.”

“Aha! My princess has learned to say thank you.” His eyes twinkled. “What is this place?”

“It belongs to my father. Haven’t been here in years.”

He let her go. “Are you running from something?”

“I need to tell you something. Its important.”

He nodded. “I’m sure it is. Lets go in, then you can tell me all about it.”

Purity agreed with him. She guided him as they walked into the country house.

Jeremy admired what he saw. “Its beautiful in here.” He found himself a seat.

She sat beside him. “I’m glad you like it.”

“What you have to tell me, is it about what I saw last night?”

“Yes, it is. And a lot more.” She sighed.

Jeremy carefully squeezed her hand. “Honey, you don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to. Its really troubling you. Tell me when you’re ready. Please.”

She faced him and let her fingers run under his. “I’m ready. If I’m not able to tell you now, I don’t think I’ll ever do it again.”

A smile formed on Jeremy’s face. He really wanted to hear her story. “I’m willing to hear it. But first, lets drink something, I’m thirsty.”
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“What are you planning to do next?” Tricia questioned Ernest. She could not wait anymore. Jeremy, she wanted him on her side, she would forgive him for all the pain and embarrassment he had caused her or he would pay.

Ernest snickered. “Something I can’t disclose to you or anyone yet.”

“You can’t even give me a clue, an idea?”

“Nope. That’s not possible.” he wasn’t willing to risk a thing. He didn’t trust Tricia that much. She was obsessed with his cousin.

“Well, is it dangerous?” She had to get something out of him. She wanted to be involved.

He chuckled wickedly within himself. “I’m not telling you a thing,” he insisted.

She tossed her head this way and that. “Its obvious you don’t even trust me. I don’t blame you, but you have to. They are both experiencing a tough time and we did it together. We could trust eachother.” She sounded persuasive.

“Alright, fine. Its a little bit dangerous.”

She frowned. “Hope its not going to take lives, especially that of Jeremy. I won’t let anyone hurt him.”

“I have to go.” He walked out on her.
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“Here is your drink.” She handed him a glass of white wine.

“Thank you.”

She closed her eyes and heaved a deep sigh. “This is my story.”