“We should stop for now. I can tell that your mind is elsewhere…” Charles said gently.
I was shocked at how understanding he was. Then I was shocked that he could tell and that made me feel very ashamed of myself. He’s so kind to me and I was just using him to comfort myself.
“I’m sorry…” I apologized guiltily.
“It’s ok. We don’t need to rush this. Goodnight, Natalia,” Charles said as he reached out and stroked my hair softly.
“Thank you. Goodnight, Charles,” I said softly before getting out of his car.
…
Reiner woke up with a throbbing headache the following morning. He stretched as he got out of bed and headed for the shower. His instinct told him that today would be another bad day. The event that unfolded with Rachael last night ended in a complete disaster. He had told her to go home while she was crying her eyes out and he was beginning to regret it right now. He looked at his phone and saw no miscalls from Rachael. She’s probably mad right now, not surprisingly.
