James laughed heartily before becoming serious again.
“It’s a lot,” he admitted. “It’s a stressful job, but I’m trying to get back into the cybersecurity part of it all.”
“What would that entail?” I asked.
“It would mean that I would sit behind a computer and watch everything regarding the people that I have to protect.”
“Why would you change to that?” I asked, trying to understand.
“Because it will be safer for both of us.
And we can start planning our family. I’m doing it for us.”
James smiled at me. But I didn’t know what to say.
Hours ago, I was convinced that my husband was involved with something worse than just cheating on me. Now that he revealed the truth, I felt calmer.
“Eileen?” James asked. “I’m sorry that I couldn’t tell you the truth.
Is this a deal breaker?”
I laughed. I knew that a sane person wouldn’t be able to handle it. But I loved James and couldn’t imagine my life without him — with a side of espionage and all.
“No,” I said.
“It’s not a deal breaker at all.”
Now that the truth is out, I’m feeling more settled. I know our lives haven’t gotten any easier — but at least I know what I’m dealing with.
James has promised to switch to the desk side of being an agent, but only time will tell. For now, we’re in a good and honest space.
What would you have done in my shoes?
