Chapter 82

I looked at him anxiously; he looked confused and fragile and turned to face me. His arms hugged me tightly; I opened my arms and hugged him back, absorbing all the worries, anxiety, and unpleasant feelings he felt. His nose was buried in my hair; I inhaled his heavenly scent, which filled every cavity inside me. We stood with this attitude for a while without speaking. I didn’t want to start any topics; I wanted to allow him to enjoy the moment if that’s what he needed. “I’m afraid if something happens to you, it hurts my ego,” he said. I could hear the fear in his voice; I lifted my head to look at him. He looked back at me; the fear in his eyes cracked my heart.