Matthias
I found Rose curled up on her side on the big bed. She pretended to be asleep, but I could tell by her breathing that she was still awake. She had buried herself in the blankets, and had the comforter tucked up under her chin. I slid in beside her, so grateful and so thankful that she was here, warm and alive in my arms. She did not resist me when I wrapped my body around her’s, but she didn’t return my embrace. I was disappointed by the way she had shut down and shut me out. It reminded me of the early days of our relationship, only some how worse.
“Rose,” I said quietly, knowing she was hearing me even if I she didn’t respond. “Rose I am so sorry if I have wronged you in anyway. I am so sorry if I have done anything that has made you feel unloved or unwelcomed… that
