World In Flames

I climbed out of the shower and wrapped myself in a big fluffy towel and headed to our room. Matt was sitting on the bed, entirely naked, waiting for me.

"What's wrong," I asked.

"I know you can tell things have been... different, between us. I just think it's time I explain why."

"Okay," I answered.

"Now, I don't really want to say that I've been second guessing our marriage, but I have been giving it a lot of thought.."

"Okay," I answered again.

"I feel as though we should go home. Simply because I miss our family and I know you do too."

"Well yeah, but if seeing them means I can't be with you, then I'd rather be six feet under. If you disagree then I think a divorce is in order."

"Well, it's not that I disagree, I just miss them, ya know?"

"Dad, you have barely spoken to me in about a week, I love you and all, but that's inexcusable."

Kiera stood up and walked out of the room leaving Matt to ponder on his own. She couldn't handle losing him again, but it looked like that was where their relationship was headed. Matt on the other hand just wanted to go home, but he didn't know how to convince Kiera that it was the right decision. He soon fell asleep on the big bed tangled in the clothing of their bed.

...

Kiera sat down on the couch, covering herself up entirely. Hopefully he wouldn't find her. I mean, it was dark down here, right?

She tried her best to sleep, but couldn't.

She was terrified.

Matt wanted to leave. She didn't know if he wanted to leave her, but she knew he wanted to leave their home.

She was scared.

What if he decided he loved Val more?

What would she do?

Stay?

Go?

She was unsure, all she knew was that she needed him. How she needed him, was unknown. As a friend? Lover? Companion?

Did it really matter?

She couldn't live without him, no matter what.

She hatched a plan, a plan to keep him here with her.

But would it work?

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