Chapter 53

Kendrix

“Why? I know you told me your reason already but why did you end things with us? I was inconsolable for years after you left, I blamed myself for failing to protect you,”

I told her. She looked remorseful.

“I am sorry, Ken, but I did what I had to, it wasn’t my first time leaving a place behind and I didn’t know if it was my last, I didn’t want to drag you with me,”

She explained.

“I understand that now and I am glad you are okay, ahhhhhh,”

I let out, letting go of the guilt that I had felt for years, she was okay, she was never in the fire and she was doing fine and running a successful business. I turned to see her watching me, our eyes met and there was a sudden shift in the air, I saw her lean towards me and stayed put, not doing anything even when her hand fell on my lap and we were practically face to face, I knew she was going to kiss me and I didn’t stop her. Our lips met in a tender kiss and held, I inhaled deeply, her lips, even though it has been years, I didn’t f