"Where were you?" he asked, his betrayed expression tearing a hole in my heart. "You promised ..." his voice trailed off and he was close to tears.
I looked down and shifted my feet.
" I-I can ex-"
" I'm sure I already know enough."
" Terrance!" I shouted the name he hadn't used in years, while warm wet tears broke loose and ran freely down my face. He turned, his expression blank, walked towards me fast and harsh, heart beating in my ears I stood strong, against all instincts. This man could be dangerous.
Taking me in his arms and swaying me gently, he mused " I guess that is my name," seeing my relived expression I was trying to hide, he said "What?" jokingly and smiled, then pulled me tightly to him , whispered in my ear, " I would never hurt you."
I just nodded and buried my head in his chest.