The dance ended, but the tension lingered.
Eric's eyes still held mine, demanding answers.
"Let's talk," he said, his voice low.
We found a quiet corner, the children happily occupied with a nearby magician.
"Tell me everything," Eric urged.
I took a deep breath.
"After that night, I was scared. Your lies...she—"
Eric's face darkened.
"What did I do?"
I hesitated, unsure how much to reveal.
"You call boy instinct threatened me, Eric. Told me I wasn't goig to fall for a call boy, the night was enough for me." Eric's jaw clenched.
"I'm so sorry, Ella. I had lied to you, I betrayed you." I want you to forgive me.
His eyes burned with determination.
"I'll make it right. I promise."
Could I trust him?
Or would the past repeat itself?
As I searched his face, Aria and Alex bounded over.
"Mommy, look! We won prizes!" The interruption broke the spell.
But Eric's words lingered.
