Chapter 117

The day in question dawned with a horrible storm; there was just under a week until Christmas, and for a couple of hours I feared that Ivan wouldn’t be able to drive in that weather, but Kit and Kim alerted me of his arrival as soon as they heard him. My heart began to beat very fast when I saw, through the semi-transparent curtain, the truck that was parking in front of the house. I went out to meet him in the snow, with the dogs. The animals surrounded him with joy, but Ivan did not pay attention to them; his gaze was on me, and it seemed that nothing in the world would force him to look away. My chest swelled with happiness just seeing him, getting out of the vehicle.

I had to run to meet him; I almost jumped on him to hug him. I remember it, and I can’t help but smile like a fool. I was so happy! It was so liberating to be able to forget about nervousness and anxiety for a moment.

He laughed as he hugged me too. Kissing was the first thing that came to both of us.