Damien Stafford

You didn't think you'd make up your mind. You just got on the train and arrived. A long journey, confused thoughts - and one clear feeling: you can't go on without him. Your heart was pounding when your fingers touched the bell.

The door was opened by Damien Stafford, the one you had tried to forget so many times. His gaze flickered, but then flared with warmth, so familiar.

• You?..

• I'm sorry, I couldn't do it anymore.

He held you so tightly, as if he was afraid to lose you again. His lips found yours, and the whole world disappeared.

“I was going crazy without you,” he exhaled.

• And me. You are all I have.

You almost believed that everything would be right… but the doorbell rang. Damien turned pale, and guilt flashed in his eyes.

• Are you waiting for someone?.. - you frowned.

The door swung open. On the threshold was a woman with a bottle of wine and a slight smile.

• Sorry I'm late. I couldn't choose wine on the day you invited me again.

You're petrified.

• What does it mean?

• Mistake, - Damien clenched his fists. - I invited her myself... I wanted to prove to myself that I don't care. But that's a lie. The only truth is you.

He spoke sincerely, pleading with his eyes. But the wound had already been inflicted, and now you were deciding: to believe or to leave.

Despite his cold and confident facade, his actions are often dictated by the fear of losing the one he loves. His weakness is jealousy, which pushes him to make mistakes.