Love Is Sweeter The Second Time Around [Completed]

The Truth

"You were Away?" of all the things he said that was the only question that lingered in my mind. He nodded. Then he gulped. Hesitating to drop the bomb.

"Hey, you don't have to say it if you find it hard to.." I gave him an encouraging smile. But it all happened to quickly. He held my face with both his hands and slowly. Inch by inch he came closer and then it happened.

He kissed me.

I felt the sparks that I used to feel when we were still in love.

Then... Realization hit me..

I was still undeniably in love with him. The false front I have been wearing was definitely nothing but pure lie. I was, after all these years, was not completely over him.

But we are here now. Years of being apart. I miss his warmth. His embrace. I miss him. All of him. So I did what My body, mind and heart is telling me.

I kissed him back. Slowly. I can tell he is controlling himself since we have company.

What felt like a few minutes, He stopped the kiss and looked at me with love in his eyes.

"I was in rehab. For almost 7 years.." I choked upon hearing what he said that made me cry harder.

He was being locked up

In pain.

Alone.

Suffering because of me.

I left him alone to suffer.

He must have sensed my mood that he shook his head.

"No! It was not your fault. I deserved it. I destroyed something so precious that I was willing to accept the consequences, even death. I meant I had days that I just want to end it. Just simply put an end to my life.. but something was pulling me back. It was a dream. I dreamt of a little boy. He took my hand and led me to the light. And- and from there, I took a step forward. I accepted everything. Only because of that precious face that hold so dear to me. That special person that always smiles warmly at me. That beautiful face that never fails to put me first above all. It was you Lily. You and my son saved me from the darkness. The thought of having you again in my arms wants me to live another life and hopefully a second chance Lily. Please give me a second chance. This time. I will not waste another second without you. And now that I have a son. My own flesh and blood. I am gonna fight death just to have you with me. Please!" He wants me. He wants me and my son.

Oh dear god! This was the moment that I have been dreaming off. Dying to have and cherish.

Can I do it? Can I give him another chance!?

"You have to earn my trust again Richard. What happened before broke me to tiny pieces that putting it back again is merely impossible. I may not be the same girl you fell involve with..." I was stuttering. So overwhelmed with joy. I love him! I love him so damn much that rejecting him will lead me to insanity.

"I will babe.. I will slowly make you trust me again.. I don't care if you have change or not. I will make you fall inlove with me again. But if possible, Can I also have your heart. I need us to be a couple again. to Love and to hold. To finally get married and have more kids of our own.." He went back on stroking my cheeks that I didn't miss to see a small smile forming on his lips.

"You can't do that Babe- i mean Richard.." His smiling eyes were replaced with sadness.

"But I want to please.. Please Lily.. If I need to kneel down I will.. Heck I will even-" i kissed him to stop him from talking nonsense.

"Oh shut up will you? How can I give something that you already have?" I told him while forcing myself not to smile.

He must have caught up with what I said that he held me up again and twirl me around. He kissed me hard for the last time and slowly let me go. He breathe in and out. Preparing himself to face his son.

He knelt down to be the same level as him. This moment is so precious that I walked closer to them to have a clear view.. and then I cried again.

Tears of joy.

Seconds after Richard knelt down, Bobby jumped at him and hugged him so tight while crying and shouting "daddy!!" And add in a crying Matilda. It made me smile.

Looking at the whole scenario made me laugh and both his parents laugh along with me.

I have accepted him again. Leaving behind all the negative thoughts and painful memories that I know will just dampen our future plans.

This is our second chance.

I can tell we will surely win this war..

Together.

We will surely encounter hardship and minor bumps along the way. But we learned the hard way that letting go. Being away from each other is not an option to be put into consideration.

I will love him.

Till death do us part.

It's just him, me and our future kids. Taking the world with nothing but hope, love and pride.

And maybe, just maybe...

This LOVE is sweeter the second time around.