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GIFTS
Chapter 19: The Man In The Mirror
They continued hugging and holding each other in silence for several moments longer. Finally, Edward said to her "I know what I'd like to do, baby, if you still want to".
She looked up him with a question in her eyes.
"We were going to sing together, remember"?
"Alright, but don't you want to freshen up first? When you're ready, we can go".
"Go? Go where"?
"I've got a surprise for you. You'll like it, I promise".
In the bathroom, he found the washcloths and did his best to wash and rinse off the evidence of their lovemaking. He stared at his reflection in the mirror and found it hard to look himself in the eye. YOU NEED TO TELL HER WHO YOU ARE. I can't right now. SHE HAS A RIGHT TO KNOW THAT YOU LEAVE TOMORROW. I'll tell her a little later. YOU'RE GOING TO ROT IN HELL FOR THIS. I'll take my chances.
"Ok, sweetheart, let's go. I have to admit, I'm curious as hell".
Authors Note: Do you have a feeling that Edward's decision to stall telling her who he is will come back to haunt him? And what could her surprise possibly be? Curious to know your thoughts...
