When Ella saw the person waiting for her, she regretted her decision to come out. She was not yet ready. She was still hurting, but why did he come? “Jeff…,” her voice was very low that it sounded like a whisper when she acknowledged his presence. Jeff was speechless when he finally saw the woman he yearned for days. He just stared at her, like he was afraid that she would fade in front of him. She was so near and yet he was afraid to close their distance. His fear has prevented him to get even an inch closer to her. “Can we talk inside?” She nodded and Jeff followed her inside. She was walking towards the open fire when Jeff closed their distance and hugged her from behind. “I miss you so much, Ella.” Ella was startled when he suddenly wrapped his hands around her waist