Chapter 69. Hurt and in Need of Comfort

Andrew’s POV

“I have been in the same shoe as he, once before, so I know how hurt he would feel if he heard you say your time together meant nothing to you but a fling!” she said and I had the grace to look down in shame.

“I don’t want to hurt his feelings but I cannot help how I feel,” I confessed. “I love you Iris. I am sorry I hid this from you but even I didn’t know I had such affinity until he approached me at your parents’ anniversary. He forcefully kissed me and I was shocked at my response. But it was just passion or the fact that I had abstained for too long,” I explained. “I even accused him of using some sort of spell on me. You are the only one I have ever loved!”

“That might be so,” she replied, “but it quenched whatever feelings budding inside of me for you and now I am married and it is already too late!”

“It is never too late to take the right decision,” I said, taking both her hands in mine. “You have known me since forever but have on