I want to go back to that night and tell him I won’t. It would be a lie, but I would still do it, so he’d keep me there. In that cold mansion where no one could ever come between us.
The memories keep playing, showing me every moment I shared with him. And they end with how I betrayed everything we had.
“Here. Drink this.” Salvario’s voice pulls me out of my head.
I don’t meet his eyes, he’ll see the betrayal there. I can’t let him see it. I can’t hurt him the way others have.
“Princess.” He places his hand on my shoulder.
“Hmm.”
“Look at me.”
Hesitantly, I turn and look at him.
“Do you want to talk to your therapist? You’re dissociating too much today.”
I shake my head. “I’ll be fine.”
“Have this tea. It’ll help you relax.”
I nod and take the cup.
He doesn’t leave while I drink. With every sip, I feel myself relaxing a little more. By the time I finish, I’m floating. A smile finds its way to my lips.
I look at Salvario. “What was in it? I feel incredible.”
He smiles. “A few herbs Iselyn gave me.”
I chuckle. “It’s amazing.”
My thoughts go hazy, and a strong wave of euphoria rolls through me. I rise from the piano bench and throw my arms around Salvario.
“Thank you so much,” I say, giggling.
He strokes my hair. “Anything for you, Princess.”
I pull back and hold his hand. “Will you dance with me?”
He nods. “Why not?”
I grin and shout at the room assistant to play “One More Night” by Sherry.
Salvario chuckles, watching me.
Bruno and Rosie appear in the living room as the music starts.
“Ahh, my babies are here!” I run to them and drop to my knees in front of them. “Let’s dance!” I announce, twirling on the floor.
Bruno starts dancing first.
“Yes, baby, show everyone your moves!”
He’s such a little dancer.
I jump to my feet. Salvario moves close behind me, not dancing, just keeping his hand on my waist. I press my back to his chest, arms in the air, head rolling against his shoulder.
Yes, this is how I used to live. So freely. I won’t burden myself anymore.
