Chapter 37 - 7 Divas
"You know the kind of man I am. I’m a gentleman. I’ve been around many women, yes, but never –not once– have you heard of any misconduct. Never has anyone dared to disrespect you, and I will never allow anyone to start now."
He cupped her cheeks, his eyes searching hers. "Please, trust me, my love."
She didn’t reply immediately. She just stared at his face, her expression unreadable. David’s heart trembled with the weight of uncertainty, clinging to the hope that she would believe him, trust him again, and let things return to how they used to be.
Once he crossed this hurdle, he knew he had to be more careful. No more blind spots. No more assumptions. And no more Linda...or maybe there would be, but if she would, she has to exist on his own terms.
"Alright." Her voice was soft, sudden, but steady.
David blinked. "You believe me?"
Anita gave a small nod, then a soft smile crossed her features. "You’re my loving husband. We’ve been married for eight years. And this home was built on trust."
David’s shoulders sagged with relief. He pulled her into a tight embrace, burying his face into her neck. "Thank you," he whispered. "I swear, my love, I’ll never let anything come between us again."
She rested her hands gently on his back, head on his chest, breathing in the fragrance she knew too well. "Then make sure she understands that too. I don’t want to fight shadows in my own home."
He pulled back just enough to meet her gaze, serious now. "I will. I’ll talk to her tomorrow. Clear the air...properly."
Anita gave a slight nod, and for the first time in days, the tension between them eased. Not fully dissolved, but enough for the silence that followed to feel warm again...