Page 246 - Reason To Sing by Kelita Haverland

Reason To Sing

straighter. Part of me wants to crawl under this couch but I
push through. I hold my head up. I swallow. I’ve never been
one to embrace confrontation. But this is different. I have
no choice. This moment could very well change my entire
life. I need to be strong. To be and act like the woman I have
become.
I break the silence. “Gord, what you just did was the most
beautiful and heartfelt gesture any man has ever done for me.”
His face begins to flush. “I agree with every single thing you
said about us and our relationship. And our future together.”
My voice is beginning to crack now. Tears are coming once
again. “And I know I messed up royally in Nashville. I can’t
even find the words to tell you how sorry I am. I know I
hurt you. I feel just dreadful, especially for that call. It was
horrifying! I hope you’ll be able to forgive me. I can assure you
everything is over between Hudson and me. No question.”
Gord doesn’t move a muscle. He just sits and hangs on to
my every word. Oh God, what is he thinking?
“The truth is, I didn’t trust myself enough.” I gently take
his hand with both of mine. “I didn’t trust us.” I squeeze hard.
“I guess I didn’t trust enough in God either. I know that He’s
the one who brought us together. I know that now more than
ever. I truly do.”
Our bodies reunite in the most tender, loving embrace.
“You make me so happy.” I can feel the warmth of his sweet
breath on my neck. My body can never resist his electrifying
touch. “You’re the only one I love.” He draws me even closer.
My hope is being restored as we savor this special moment.
All my doubts and worries begin to dissipate as Gord holds
me in his arms. I feel protected and cared for.
“I love you so much,” I softly whisper.
“I love you so much too,” he whispers back.

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