Tempting Offer

Tears slithered down her cheeks and her shoulders shook uncontrollably. A sob then tore on her throat.

Angelica Marie wiped the tears on her face using the back of her palms. It pained her that until now everyone was keeping them apart.

He froze in horror upon seeing her cry. He was suddenly beside her. Before she knew it, she was already inside his warm embrace.

"Please don't cry." He whispered tenderly which only made her cry harder.

His palms caressed her back using his palms. The weight on her chest was taken away. For the first time since that day she felt much much better.

"I couldn't just dismiss our date with a letter Hary." She explained in between sobs.

"I know and I'm so sorry for doubting you once." He replied and swallowed the lump on his throat. He then pulled her closer as if he was afraid she will be taken away from him.