Her quiet apology confused me.
— What do you mean?
— If you don't want… I'll leave right now.
I hesitated, because I didn't expect the girl to still remember «that time. Even though a lot of time had passed and Rachel had apologized several times-she no longer dared to touch me. Today was an exception because of the alcohol: it had affected Rachel, and she had let her emotions run wild.
I sighed and sat down next to her on the bed.
— I told you not to think about it anymore,» I reminded her grudgingly.
— I… I can't do this,» she looked away.
— I've already forgiven you.
— But I haven't forgiven myself yet.
— And now what? — She chuckled. «Are we going to keep our vows for the rest of our lives?
— If that's what you want, then…
— No!» I protested hastily. «It's just an example. Who said I needed such a vow? Besides, it's not like we live in a temple.
