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Chapter 10

... in Afghan."

At this point she has taken hold of my hands on the table. I think my whole world has come crashing down. I thought we were ready to be moving in together, I thought that we were finished in Af- bleeding- ghan! How am I meant to live without my Molly Dawes? I couldn't bring myself to say anything and I could see she knew I was gob smacked.

"Charles, I know this is.. well.. a shock. It was for me. I never expected to be offered this! Everythen on tha bridge was my fault. Going back will elp me to settle Char.."

I interrupted.

"But I thought we were together Molly. We need to make these decisions together. Have you said you would go?"

I did not want to know the answer, I know that she would go back in a heart beat and I didn't blame her. I looked up to see tears falling down her cheeks. Oh great James, you have a shit way with words! We were sat at the table when she stood up and moved the dinner plates. She was trying to avoid the subject and this was my fault, why have I done that? I now thought back to our first date, I had suggested training Afghan medics, I wanted her to do this, she really needs to go!

I got up and walked over towards the kitchen. She was crouched down loading the dishwasher when I went and picked her up, turned her round to face me and held her face in my hands.

"I'm sorry baby... I'm sorry. It was unexpected. Come. leave the dishes." I took her hand and led her into the lounge and sat her down on the sofa. I went back into the dinning room to retrieve the bottle of wine and our empty glasses. After filling them both I sat down and took her hand and looked into her eyes.

"Go to Afghan Molly. Your right, this will help to clear your head. Just promise me something." I pulled her hands and she knew my intentions to pull her onto my lap.

"Come back to me?" This was sort of a question, I can't live without her anymore. I never had these feelings for Rebecca and we had had a child together.

"I will, don't worry." I bought her in to hug me and kissed the top of her head.

"I love you sir, I always ave Charles, ever since you threatened to lob me outta the plane at Brize!"