Even after speaking to Dylan and sharing his worries, Darren wasn't feeling any better. Hiding anything from Xiu wasn't as simple for him as it seemed. He did want a transparent relationship but what was he supposed to do when knowing this truth was gonna... hurt her? Make her angry? Or maybe she'll hate him as well?
Darren didn't know whether it was the cold early winter breeze or his own thoughts but he shuddered. Argh! He was really exasperated with his own thoughts.
It was after an hour or so when he stepped back inside. He looked at Xiu whose even and gentle breathing made him believe she was asleep. He got under the comforter right beside her, rolled over, kissed her forehead with his cold lips, and whispered, "I love you. I love you so much. I'm never going to leave you. Never ever! I promise."
