Don't push it

"Luciana," he whispered. 

Luciana's heart sped up at how heavy his voice sounded, dreading what he was about to say next. 

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have lied. I was scared," she spoke first, her tears falling. 

"Shhhh…I know," he coaxed. 

"My beautiful wife is too kind and thoughtful; I know you would always think about others' safety before yours," he added. 

"Yes, I'm your wife, you are my husband, I should have trusted you, I should have trusted in your judgment… Forgive me," she said against his chest. 

Nick felt his heart beating fast at her words. 

He never dreamt there would be a day when Luciana told him such words. Everyone thought he was cold and violent but they didn't know everything happened because of the lies and disappointments. 

"You promise you wouldn't lie to me again?" He asked. 

"I promise," she said and tried to pry herself away from him but Nicholas wouldn't allow it.