Goldilock’s Submission 18

Chapter 18: Everett

Her tears were wiped from my body. I couldn't stand seeing her cry, especially since I recognized that it was my fault. How could I have been so stupid?

I shouldn't have said those horrible things. I didn't even mean any of them. I wanted Goldie. She was more than just a stranger to me.

As she locked the door to the room, I ventured out of the house. I couldn't stay right there knowing she was crying right now because I had been stupid. My legs led me to the crossroads and I lowered myself onto the log. For the first time since I had left home, I felt drawn to it.

Why didn't I just tell her who I was?

She had shown over and over again that she was the right woman for me. My heart flipped multiple times every morning when my eyes fell on her. Sharing my life with her was meant to be the best decision of my life. Yet I had failed her and myself.

What other side was I looking for?

Just earlier today, she told me that she loved me. I didn't reply because I couldn't con