Epilogue

When it's time to leave, the kids gave him a kiss on the cheek before running towards the car.

They didn't want to go but Matteo has to persuade them that he's coming over to pick them up after. I turn to walk away when his voice stops me in mid-way.

"Why can't we start over?" he said but I was just standing there not replying or turn back to him.

"Can we start over please?" he repeated himself and I was just too dumb to move my legs.

"Why can’t we do that Adassah?" I felt him behind me with his breath warming my neck then his hands snaking around my waist.

He took a deep breath as if he is sniffling my scent. It has been so long since I could feel his warmth and comforting hands on my skin.

This is something I knew I miss throughout the years, the feeling of him near me.

I might be so happy right now but I have to admit that my heart is not fully free from him.

Our nights and beautiful moments together are memories that