Then came the day when I came home and found you gone. You'd moved out while I was at work and hadn't even left a note explaining it. I was heartbroke... and confused until about a week later I heard that you were living with him. I understood what had happened then. So do you believe me now?" John asked."John...Eric had nothing to do with what happened between you and me." Kelly said."Oh really? Then tell me Kelly...why do I have this?" John asked.He pulled a small ring box out of his pocket and. But that would not be the real humiliation, would it? The real humiliation, the definite one, would be her leaving now, without even trying.Leave now, she said to herself, and you'll never be able to look at yourself again.A tear formed in the corner of an eye. Then it rolled down her cheek. Not able to move a muscle she stood there. She looked into the dark night beyond her reflection. Then, slowly, she turned on her heels. She walked back into the cool marble space. She felt her teeth grind. "Very well then Kitten, but if she makes you uncomfortable or says onemean thing to you," She won't Momma," Chantilly reached out, her right hand resting on runtshead."I believe you might be right about that," I answered her. "But it's arather long jump, you might want to grab a jacket."She hurried and slipped on her Academy sweater with the Chantilly laceshawl and a pair of lace gloves. "I'm ready Momma."I thought the destination to Precious who shared it with Runt.We appeared in the Rose. I don't even know who I am anymore. I can't be trusted. I don't want to hurt you or your sister." You won't hurt us. You and Sandy need each other right now. I realize that now. You're a good person," Jessica said and sat next to me on the bench, her thigh pressing to mine."I'm not sure about that but thanks anyway," I said and took her hand in mine. "I want to thank you for this morning. I don't know where I would have gone." It was my fault that you were leaving anyway," she said."Well, you.