The Stage is Set

I would have paid to see that, I don't think your father has ever liked me. She scoffed, I want you better, Ella. Her voice broke on her wife's name, as she cut the sob off, looking back out the window, drawing down a steadying breath, trying to blink back the tears that were already spilling down her cheeks, even as she tried hard not to let them fall.

I made a vow, when I was younger, that I would find someone I could love, and I'd marry them, and I'd never divorce, Ella. You.. doing this, I'll break two vows, the ones I did swear to you and come to honor with all my heart.. and the vow I made myself that I wouldn't .. She shook her head, the bitter half laugh all she could muster.

Come kiss me goodbye then, I.. I won't live through seeing you with other people Ella. But like you said, I won't trap you, it's not fair to you. You'll have your year. The papers will be here ready for you when you decide, but I.. She went to stand up, biting the inside of her lip hard, a little pain to focus on. I don't know if I'll be here if you come back.

@Novella Tilani