Chapter 59

Mecael

"Can we talk?" Aria was curled up in bed pretending to read a book. She was trying to ignore me.

"Yes?" She put the book away and sat upright.

"About my behavior that other day." She nods.

"It was yesterday."

"Yes. Yesterday. I got over myself and acted poorly with you. I hurt you and I'm sorry."

She took my hands in hers.

"It was more than that darling,what was it?"

"I…I don't know. I was furious that Alex showed up with your favorite flowers. I'm your husband and I don't even know that." His hands gently found my cheek. She rubbed circles with her thumb.

"So my husband was jealous."

"Yes…" I admitted.

She gave me a surprised look but smiled. "They are no longer my favorite flowers. They never were."

"Are you lying to make me feel better?"

"No. My mother loved roses so I got attached to them when she left. "

"Want to search for her?" Her hands drop from my cheek. I pick her hand and return it to it's former position.

"I love your warmth."

"Mh. I don't know. I feel like I s