We were never meant to be happy together, but you and Robert will be.”
I nodded slowly, unsure of how to feel. Liz offered to let me stay until my flight.
Meeting her family, I saw the love in her eyes for her husband. It reminded me of how I felt about Robert.
Slowly, I began to calm.
I arrived home just as the first light of dawn was breaking. Robert was waiting by the door, his face full of worry. The moment he saw me, he pulled me into a tight hug.
“Katherine, where were you?” he asked, his voice tense.
“I was so worried. I called you so many times, and you didn’t answer. I thought something had happened.”
I hesitated, unsure of how to begin.
“It’s not… I don’t know what to say,” I finally admitted.
Robert stepped back slightly, his hands still on my shoulders. “Then let me start. I lied to you,” he said.
“I wasn’t on a work trip—”
“I know,” I interrupted, looking into his eyes.
He nodded, his face filled with regret. “I’m sorry for lying. I should’ve told you, but I swear I didn’t do anything wrong.”
“I know,” I said softly.
“And I’m sorry too.”
Robert frowned. “Why are you apologizing?”
“Because I doubted you,” I said, my voice trembling. “I followed you after Travis called and told me you weren’t with him.
I went to Liz’s house. I talked to her. She explained everything.”
Robert’s face softened.
“Katherine, I love you,” he said. “Only you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”
I felt a weight lift from my chest.
“I know. Now I’m sure of it,” I said, leaning forward to kiss him.
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