Chapter 37. The Havoc Heart

Lisa bent her head forward. “Do you remember what I said to you?”

“Which ones?” I asked.

“When we said our pledges ….” Her voice was low, and she didn’t want to look at me.

I nodded. Realizing that Lisa couldn’t see my nodding, as I was behind her, I said, “Yes.”

“I promised you I would love and care for you. I also said you were my life.”

I kissed her shoulder. “Yes, I won’t forget your words. They are beautiful.”

“That’s why I must ask you to leave and forget me.” Then she walked away. 

“Lisa! Lisa! Why?”

She stopped walking. Her shoulders slumped. I wanted to hug her, but I knew she might need more time to deal with her father. “My promise means everything to me. It will never change for me. You are my life. If letting you go is the only way for you to live, it’s what I must do,” she said.

“No! We can fight together. Eventually, your father will accept me. Bill believed me.”

Lisa bit her lower lip and then shook her head.