Chapter 28 – Last secrets

It took Martha several hours to talk about her past and he always had to take breaks from it. Alec listened the whole time and didn't ask her any questions. He didn't hold her hand even she sometimes wished he would do.

Once she had told him everything she stopped crying too. This time it was Alec who whipped away her tears and kissed her afterwards. It had been years since anybody had tried to kiss her and it felt like fire on her lips. The burning feeling soon spread all over her body, but she stopped him. "I... It's so long ago and I don't want to do anything I regret tomorrow"

"I wouldn't do anything you regret tomorrow. Martha, I never flirt with patients. There was something different about you and now you trust me. I won't do anything to make you lose your trust in me again" Alec kissed her again and she accepted she liked this feeling. It also felt good Alec didn't try to do more and instead sat next to her and held her hand.

"Can I ask you something too?"

He nodded and listened to her question. Martha wanted to know how long ago Alec's breakup was. Did he still miss his girlfriend and was there a chance he wanted her back?

"No, that's all over. When I found out about her and another friend then... it didn't hurt as much as I thought it would. I didn't love her enough, but... I don't want that you go. I want to take care of you and be the man you trust" Alec didn't speak of love but suddenly she felt very safe near him. Martha leaned her head against his shoulder. She could smell his aftershave and smiled. "I don't want to be a patient forever"

"Until we know why you faint I won't let you have any other choice. I'm worried for you and you should listen to your doctor" Both of them started laughing but their laughter died after some time. They both knew Martha had to go back and Alec held her hand tighter. "Promise me you see a doctor back at home. I really want you to..."

"No"

"What?" Alec looked at her and Martha could see his eyes were showing his anger but it was gone as quickly as it came. "Alec... I have been alone for so long and you are the first man I have feelings for. If I go now... This is my second chance and I don't want to give up so soon. I believed I cannot trust anyone and if I go I will think this again..."

"You stay?" The first time she knew him it was his eyes that filled with tears even he didn't want her to see and turned away. His voice was broken again and this way she knew he cared.

"Yes. I will stay"

The End.