Chapter 41. Phil's Blessing

Her quiet apology confused me.

— What do you mean?

— If you don't want… I'll leave right now.

I hesitated, because I didn't expect the girl to still remember «that time. Even though a lot of time had passed and Rachel had apologized several times-she no longer dared to touch me. Today was an exception because of the alcohol: it had affected Rachel, and she had let her emotions run wild.

I sighed and sat down next to her on the bed.

— I told you not to think about it anymore,» I reminded her grudgingly.

— I… I can't do this,» she looked away.

— I've already forgiven you.

— But I haven't forgiven myself yet.

— And now what? — She chuckled. «Are we going to keep our vows for the rest of our lives?

— If that's what you want, then…

— No!» I protested hastily. «It's just an example. Who said I needed such a vow? Besides, it's not like we live in a temple.