Although many years had passed I still felt something akin to hatred towards her. The rage I was already feeling ensured that there would be no chance...at forgiveness. I was grateful that Susan didn't see me because I was not sure how she would view the events leading up to the death of her best friend.For the burial I again retreated into the background, trying to stay away from everyone, including my own family. This was something I felt that I could not share, even with them. As the vicar. There’s song that says something like this… ‘I wanted you so bad I begged you to get on an airplane and come see me.’ Of course, I can’t remember the exact words or who sings it. But, as my secret lover reads this – he knows what I’m talking about because he has sung it to me numerous times [stop laughing my handsome lover]. All I know and all I care about is that he left his home and came to me. As we both flew into the same airport within an hour of each other we agreed to meet at baggage. ”“Good man. And your lovely brides?”“Still lovely and fortunately still haven’t realized I’m ugly and old.”He nodded gravely. “And may they never.”“Amen,” I replied.“Anyway, I know you worked some this morning and based on emails you’re going solid this afternoon. How are you feeling?”“Tired. I should log out.”“Do that. You have over five weeks of sick time, burn it and rest.”“A boss telling me to rest?”He looked a little grim. “I need you hearty and whole. The board met while you were in the. Dee's hazel eyes were open and locked on Kyle's face and beginning to fill with tears of joy. She radiated the intensity in her expression of the feelings that she had just voiced.Kyle's smile sent a surge of joy, excitement, and terror through Dee at that moment as well. But the terror only lasted for a second as Kyle leaned in and kissed her lips gently and responded."I love you too, Dee Rivers. And I have for a while now."Dee pulled him down to her in a tight hug and squeezed him to her.
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