Chapter 34. The Love-Making

"Amanda, are you sure you're okay?" He finally asked when we rest in the bedroom. Mable had already fallen asleep when we got home, turns out Tom was a great sitter.

He had asked me in the car when I was quiet all through the drive. But I was saying some lame excuse about my parents. I didn't want it to be true, I didn't want him to say the words. I love him too much to lose him.

"Make love to me Dale? Please, just love me..."

Tomorrow I will ask him.

Tomorrow I will rip out the bandage.

Hopefully, tonight won't be the last.

Hopefully, I'm wrong.

He was hesitant, but he still lowers himself down to me and gives his kisses.

"I love you, baby..." he said between his kisses.

I put my hand on his face and look him in the eyes. "I love you more, I do..." my heart clenched, feeling the sting. I was blinking my eyes, trying to hold back my tears.

I can't let hi