Agnetha's perspective
I opened my eyes slowly. I looked around in confusion. Where am I? Did I sleep on the couch?
I looked at the clock on the wall, which showed 13:14. "Fuck, how long did I sleep?" I whispered to myself. I slowly say up. "Good morning, or should I say good afternoon?" A man's voice said behind me. "Benny?" I turned around. "No, Björn." He said sarcastically and smiled. "Oh, good morning." I smiled at him. "Wh-Where's Frida?" I rubbed my eyes. "She went to the store, she'll be back soon. Come, I'll make you a coffee." Benny said and left. I sighed and got up.
"How did you manage to sleep this long?" Benny asked while he made coffee. "After fucking with Frida all day, I- I meant running! Sorry. I'm just not awake. I meant running." I said. I suddenly became very anxious about what he'll say. "Yeah, going on runs with her is torturing." He answered and put a steaming cup of coffee infront of me. "Thanks." I said and took a sip. "Did you put any sugar in it?" I swallowed the coffee unwillingly, "Oh, right, sorry, here." he said and gave me sugar. "Thank you."
I drank my coffee and after walked upstairs to the bathroom and rinsed my face with cold water. I leaned against the sink, suddenly I heard the sound of heels coming up the stairs and I knew Frida was here. "Hi." I said as I walked out of the bathroom. Frida turned to me and smiled. "Hey." She came up to me and pressed her lips against mine for a second. I pulled away immediately and looked at her. "What if Benny sees us?" I asked. "Right... We need to talk." She said and walked to the bedroom and I followed her.
Frida's perspective
We sat down on the bed. I had to tell Agnetha about what I talked with Benny about.
- Flashback -
I walked upstairs, leaving Agnetha on the couch. I closed the door and I took a few steps toward the bed before I collapsed. My hands and legs started shaking and I fell down on the ground. I cried uncontrollably. Not because Benny and Björn would come home sooner than expected, but because I have betrayed Benny. I promised I'd love him forever on our wedding day, but now I loved someone else. I couldn't stand the thought of hurting Benny. I still loved him, but I loved Agnetha more. The feelings I felt toward Agnetha, were feelings I had never felt. But I still did love Benny, and I cared for him. The amount of guilt I felt was outstanding. Suddenly the door opened and a scared grimace appeared on Benny's face. He dropped his suitcase on the floor and ran up to me. He helped me up and sat down with me on the bed. Benny wrapped his arms around me and I did too. I buried my face in his shoulder. "What's wrong?" Benny asked as he stroked my back. "I love you." I said quietly. "That's why you're crying?" He looked at me. "No... I love someone else, and you." I said and he pushed me away a little. He held me by my shoulders and looked at me. He was clearly shocked. "W-who?" He stuttered, "Uhm. I- I don't- You won't-" I stuttered, I didn't know weher to tell him or not. ''Just tell me Frida, I promise I won't be angry.'' Benny said. ''I-it's Agnetha...'' I said and looked down, fidgething with my fingers. ''Frida...'' he sighed. ''I'm sorry...'' I said still looking down. ''Frida it's okay.'' he said and put his hand on my shoulder. ''It's not your fault that you fell in love with her. You didn't choose to.'' he said and pulled me closer. ''I just feel guilty...'' I said quietl in a trembling voice. ''Don't it's okay- I understand you. Who wouldn't fall in love with her?'' he said and chuckled, even I smiled at that comment - It was true though...
''Thanks.'' I said and kissed his cheek. ''Why are you so supportive tho?'' I looked at him in confusion. ''Well...'' Benny cleared his throat, ''I've met someone too.''
''Oh-'' I looked into his eyes. ''How long have you been with her?'' I asked. I knew it was none of m business, but... He looked away and inhaled deeply. He was quiet for a while. ''14 months.'' Benny finally said. ''What?!'' I screamed quietly and immedietly. ''That's a fucking year!'' I ried not to scream, so I wouldn't wake Agnetha. ''Oh don't act innocent now, you have done some stuff too, did you already forget about Agnetha?'' he looked up at me and back down. ''Excuse me, a week isn't the same as a fucking year.'' I said raised my arms in frustration. I knew it didn't matter, I still would have probably divorced him, but a year is a lot, I didn't even knew about my feelings for Agnetha a year ago! ''You know what?'' I pinched the bridge of my nose, ''I can't deal with this now, it's too late. I'm going to sleep.''
I said and walked into the bathroom, slamming the door behind me.
- end of flashback -
''So it was you who slammed the door and woke me up?" Agnetha looked at me. I chuckled a little. "Sorry."
"It's okay..." Agnetha looked at the ground and back at me, "By the way, I'm sorry about him cheating on you. I mean you did too... But he did it for a longer time."
"Thanks. Oh and I talked to him after, he won't tell Björn until you're ready." I said and put my arm around her. "Thanks you for that." She said softly.
"At least we won't have to hide from Benny. One less person..." Agnetha said and put her head on my shoulder. "Yeah..." I sighed.
I heard the doorbell ring and got up, "It's probably Björn, he called while you were asleep and said he'd pick you up around 2pm."
Agnetha got up and took her bag that was on the ground next to the bed. "Hello sweetheart." Björn said standing in the doorway of the bedroom, "Hi honey." I answered jokingly and laughed. Agnetha smiled and kissed him. I walked them downstairs and waited till Agnetha put her coat on. "Bye." I said and hugged her. She kissed my cheek and smiled, she kissed me for a second on the lips and Björn looked at us weirdly. "Honey what's wrong?" Agnetha looked at him, "You- never mind-" he sighed and left, and Agnetha followed him. "Bye." I waved at her and she gave me the sweetest smile and winked at me, which made me blush a little.
Her smile warmed my heart. I just loved her so much. I hated to see her leave, but I don't want to rush her and force her to tell Björn, it isn't as easy for her as it is for me after all... She has a kid and a family, not that I don't, but I don't have children with Benny, and my kids are old enough to understand this, her Linda, isn't.
I just hoped this all would be over sooner and I could have an actual relationship with her.
