Chapter 29.2 - Alex

I wiped my face and groaned as I proceeded, dissatisfied and uneasy. 'However, there is something I need to tell you that will undoubtedly cause you pain. I should, as much as I try to keep it hidden to prevent causing you grief, or we'll both end up living in a blob of falsehoods. I hoped you would forgive me before I told you the whole tale, even though I know it would take a long time. Or maybe never." My breathing became heavier than before as I paused once more. My gut twisted, and my throat tightened, choking me as tears ran down my cheeks and my eyes widened. 'Although you said you came to enjoy me more than a friend, a lover and loved me, there were times when I felt worried because unsolved issues from my past continued to devour me as a person. I don't want you to suffer because of it. I couldn't tell you as much as I wanted to. I couldn't take it anymore knowing anything was preventing me from completely loving you. The more time I spend with you, the cl