Thirty-One

"You have to be careful," Chad's voice was mixed in between hard and care. 

Kathryn took a deep breath, "I am being careful..." 

"No, Kathryn. You're not," Chad argued. "Look, I saw another one of those men near the athletic bowl this morning. They're watching you both, Kathryn." 

Kathryn paused, feeling a shiver run down her spine, "T-They're watching Zachary?" 

Chad stared at her, feeling the urge to step forward and calm her down. "Kathryn. I know you're doing your best and all. But isn't it time you tell him the truth? Even if it's in secret, you're already seeing each other and it already has come to this.... So why not just tell him what’s really happening?" 

Kathryn's eyebrows furrowed, face contorted in absolute conflict. Suddenly, she began to tremble.

Chad felt his heart was squeezed tight as he observed Kathryn and her expression. Without thinking carefully, he took a step forward and pulled the