Sealing Promises

Kelly’s POV “Can I ask you something?” Pierre broke the deafening silence between us. It’s been almost 5 minutes since he decided to stay but we’re just sitting on the couch across from each other, silent until he spoke just now. I lifted my face and nodded. “Yes…” “Did you ever think of telling me about Snow?” I looked down and bit my bottom lip. Now, he’s ready. “Yes,” I said, almost a whisper. “I always thought about telling you, but… I-I’m scared…” “Scared of what?” “Scared of your anger.” I heard him sucked his breath. I squeezed my eyes and swallowed hard. “You had a chance when we’re together after you ran away from Klay Carver. You had the chance when you came back and we met again. I never give you mixed signals, Kelly. I was wrong. I wronged you, but you said you already forgave me so I don’t understand why you had to hide the truth from me.” I don’t know what to say. I don’t want to apologize again because I know it will only worsen the pain he’s feeling. “Tell me, Kelly. Di