Scott

Sometimes you surprise yourself. It seems like just yesterday you heard his laugh, and today you already have a band on your finger, signifying your eternity. Scott has become your safe place, your talisman.

But every story has a shadow. His shadow was a penchant for wild parties and a glass that found its way into his hand too often. He swore his heart belonged only to you, and you believed. But faith is so fragile…

That evening, TV was waiting. Cooking his favorite soup. Six, seven, eight… He still wasn't there. Messages went into the void. You fell asleep on the couch, and the click of the lock woke you. Something heavy and hesitant entered the house. It was him. Your Scott, but… not yours. Drunk, with bleary eyes. Seeing you, he froze. And you, as if on autopilot, stood up and slapped him. Turned around and left.

In the morning, his side of the bed was empty. On the nightstand lay a huge bouquet and a card: "To my baby ♡." Your heart sank, but your memory brought back an image from last night. You turned away.

All day long, the house was filled with couriers bearing flowers and sweets—silent messages of his repentance. And in the evening, you heard the key turn in the lock. Too early for him. You didn't run to greet him. The ritual was broken.

He entered the bedroom silently. He approached slowly and knelt down next to the bed. His gaze, full of guilt, was fixed on you. He carefully took your hand and began kissing your palm. Not passionately, but with boundless tenderness and regret. His lips were warm and defenseless. You froze.

Finally he looked up at you, and there was such pain in his eyes that everything inside you turned over.

• Forgive me, please, kitten... I was a complete fool... a blind donkey. I didn't hear you, I didn't see the pain I was causing to the most precious thing I have. I'm so afraid of losing you that out of fear I do everything to make it happen. I won't do it again. Honestly. I'll give you all my phone numbers, I'll come home from work the straight way. I'll be the most exemplary husband in the world, I'll be the best boy, just... just please, don't turn away from me.