Chapter 18. Insecurities

Rodrigo

As soon as I heard Yuri's command, I went back to my husband's side. He seemed different, with a serious air, unlike the playful guy I was used to. When he entered the van, he sat right next to me, and it was impossible not to stare at him.

"Hi..." he said as he sat down beside me. His voice was calm and sweet, making me miss our countless conversations.

"I thought you wouldn't come."

He lowered his gaze and touched my hand with his, intertwining our fingers.

"I missed you so much, love. It hurt a lot to be without you these days." His words were sincere, and I just squeezed his hand tighter, a way of saying that everything was okay. But he continued, "I'm sorry for taking so long, I promise we'll figure everything out."

His words at that moment excited me, but now that I had to say goodbye and spend more time without his body, his scent, without his embrace, my heart ached, and I felt nervous. That's why my eyes began to