Afraid Of Losing Him

"What about you?" If something really did happen to Jefferson, would Adrienne be worried? Would she be sad? Jefferson suddenly came close to Adrienne and asked that question in her ear. "Of course, I... I'll be worried. After all, you're my legal husband. If something happens to you, I'll have to carry a bad reputation." She was not only concerned but also afraid. She was afraid that Jefferson would leave her like her parents, forever gone. "Is that the only reason?" Jefferson asked, refusing to give up. Under his persistent questioning, Adrienne nodded and gave in, "I'm afraid." Jefferson's eyes lit up instantly. "What are you afraid of?" "Although you bully me every day and make me so angry that I can't wait to have you disappear from my sight, I don't know why I'm scared when I think that I may never see you again." Adrienne looked at him and added slowly, "I'm afraid that I can't see you again, and I'm afraid that no one will bully me again. I'm afraid that when I have a nightmare,