A Heartbreaking Question

"Mind? How could I?" Roman suddenly sat up straight on the bed. "I really love it here."

His eyes met mine, full of warmth and longing.

I totally got what he was saying, but I pretended not to notice. I didn't dare say anything back, so I just rushed downstairs, my heart racing.

Dinner that night was a lively, bustling affair, filled with the warmth of family. The next morning, it was time for us