You Broke Me First

Chapter 18

Tessa

After dinner...

"Are you okay, love?" He asks me when we get in bed.

"Yes, I am. I'm just tired, don't worry about me."

"What did you talk with mum?"

"Woman stuff, you know? Now, I'm going to take a shower."

"But don't stay for too long, I want to talk with you."

"Okay."

I take some clothes and I go to the bathroom. I take a quick shower. While I was in the shower, I was thinking about what Trish told me. Maybe it's not that bad if I would see a therapist. Maybe I will feel better after this. And I have to talk about it with Hardin. Ten minutes later, I'm back in our bedroom and I get in bed, next to Hardin.

"Did you take your pills?"

"I did."

"Good. What did you want to talk with me?"

"I want to say sorry before to start. I overheard your conversation with my mother."

"I don't want to talk about this, Hardin."

"I don't want us to talk about the main subject. I want to talk about the fact that you think I will leave you. Why?"

"Because I'm sure you can find someone better than me."

"No, I won't find someone better than you. You are perfect for me and I will be able to wait for you as much as you want."

"What about Jules?"

"Jules is in the past, before I meet you. In this moment, you are in my mind, in my life, in my heart, everywhere. I won't leave you even if you want, ok? I'm staying with until my last breath. I promise, Tess."

I can's say anything because I know I will cry. I just put my hand on his heart and I hide my face in his neck

"You... You have no idea how much I love you, Hardin..."

"And I love you." He kisses me gently. "I'll wait you as much as you want."

"Hardin?"

"Yes?"

"Will you tell me the all story with Jules?"

"Yes, but not now. Ok?"

"Yes..."

"Now let's sleep. We are both tired. Good night, babe."

"Good night." I kiss him and I fall asleep in his arms.

A few days later...

"Are you going to college?"

"No, I don't have classes today. But I'm going to work."

"And where you will be back?"

"In six hours."

"Too much. I'll call Ana to let you go earlier."

"Spend some time with your mother." I take my bag and I kiss him.

"Don't forget I love you."

"I love you too."

"Don't say too." He comes in front of me.

"Why not?"

"Because it's sounds like you're just agreeing with me."

"I'm sorry. I love you." I take his face between my hand and I peck his lips.

"See you later, baby."