Previously”

When I walked outside last night, someone asked me how I was. I dont think she realized I was upsetshe was hitting on me T. And I kissed her, I see her face change as I speak the last few words. I have to finish. I went home with her. She sits on the bed. Is she actually staying? Please T, forgive me for what Ive done. I reach out and touch her shoulder. I have to let her know that Im willing to work at thisI want so much to fix things. Without a word, she stands up and walks out. She walks across the hall and into the bathroom, slamming the door shut as she enters. A few minutes later, she walks out of the bathroom and down the hall. She didnt even look in my direction when she walked out. I hear the front door close as my worldmy love walks out on my life.

Chapter 12–

I lay on the bed a while longer, wantingneeded an escape from this existence that Ive made for myself. Curled up in a fetal position, I can still smell her in our bedroom. I always loved the way her scent lingers.that sweet fruity smell of Hugo Woman mixed with the unmistakable essence emanating form her pores. I close my eyes and escape to a time when we were happya time when only she mattered to me. I gave up the gallery because it took too much of my time and I wanted to spend every minute with her..

Babe? Tina says as I walk in the front door of our new house, what are you doing home so early?

I wanted to tell you something, I share with her.

And whats that? She walks out of the kitchen and wraps her arms around my waist.

I got an offer on the gallery, I say as I raise my hands to her shoulders. I lean in and kiss her lightly on the lips.

I didnt know you were selling it, shes confused.

Neither did I, but when the guy made an offer I couldnt refuse.well, I started thinking about how its taken so much of my time away from you.