A Love that binds

he was scared. She heard the front door open, but no one was there. Suddenly, she heard footsteps on the

ne in the darkness. The door creaked open a little further, and then a hand reached around the doorframe. A man stepped into the

The man stepped closer to her, and she could see his face now. It was a face she recognized, but it couldn't be... it was impossible

as stunned. She wasn't sure what to believe. Could he really have changed? Or was this just another manipulation? "I don't know if I can trust you," she said. "I understand," he said. "But I'm willing to do whatever it takes to earn your trust back." She thought for a moment, weighing her options. "I need some time to think," she said. "Of course"I'll give you all the time you need," he said. "But please, promise me one thing." She looked at him, curious. "What's that?" she asked. "Promise me that you'll be safe," he said. "There's a storm outside, and I'm worried about you." She was surprised by his concern. He had never been like this before. "I p

had to come and tell you that." She looked at him, and she could see the sincerity in his eyes. "I've missed you too," she said. They sat in silence for a m

e can start over and build something new." He looked at her, and she could see the hope in his eyes. "I'd like that," he said. "Me too," she said. They b

. "I think we can do that," she said. "I think we can be happy together." He smiled back at her. "I think so too," he said. They sat there, smiling at each other, and for the first time in a long time, they both felt a sense of hope. "Do you want to watch a movie?" he asked. "I'd love to," she said. He got up and put on a movie, a

y got up and made breakfast together, chatting and laughing as they did. After they ate, they went for a walk in the park. They strolled along, hand in hand, enjoying the