Crystal pulled away from his hand hard and turned to leave.
He instantly retrieved her body, and she hit him hard on the chest.
Nathan held her tightly, his last icy line collapsed.
"Don't go. Don't leave me." He said.
This man, who had just been proud and arrogant, was momentarily weak again.
Crystal was not feeling any better, and her heart was trembling.
"I miss you so much. I've been thinking about you, Crystal, every minute of the day. My life was dull and sad. I function every day, but I'm dying inside," His voice, with the hot air, blew in her ear.
Crystal felt as if her heart was in his mouth, melting away.
She tried to assert her voice. "Didn't you say you were going to forget me?"
"I can't forget you. I've tried, but I can't."
"Didn't you find a date on the gambling boat the other day?"
"When you turned away, I let her go."
"Didn't you say you'd be happier than me?" Crystal's mind was blank.
