Chapter 2: Resolve
It’s that time... The time when I finally realized what I felt for her, I was such a fool for not realizing it earlier.
– ’Are you saying you love me?’
– ’Yes, Marcelle, I love you. I don’t know why I couldn’t say it, I’ve never felt love or received love before, because of my inexperience– I almost ruined the relationship that I’d built with you, I’m sorry Marcelle, I don’t know why I’m like this, I swear I love you, I love you, I really do lo-’
The warmth of her body covers me as she hugs me– stops me from talking and kisses me.
– ’I love you too Edward.’ she says to me as she caresses my cheek, her sweet voice soothing my soul, healing my heart from sorrow.
Tears roll down her sunken cheeks as she declares her love for me again and again and kisses me dearly.
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I jolt awake.
Huff.. Huff..
My chest tightens with every breath. My skin’s damp– sweat? tears? I don’t know.
Her warmth... It’s still lingering. Marcelle...