Kleo: Ending together

chapter 4

As I drove to starbucks I felt excited for like the first time in months.
I couldn't wait to finally meet Leo again. It had only been like 4 weeks but that was long enough.

I parked my car and walked over the street to Starbucks.

When I opened the door he was literally the first one I saw. I walked straight to him and he stood up and we hugged for probably 2 minutes.

Gosh I have missed him so much.

We ordered and sat down again.

"So Kate tell me, how is everything going?"

I thought about telling him about my marriage crisis but I backed out.

"Oh I'm good, what about you?" I tried to force a smile.

"Katie, darling tell me."

"What? tell you what?"

"I can see that there is something you are not telling me and I know it's bugging you."

"it's nothing really"

Kate just tell him.

"You know that you can trust me." he reached out for my hand.

I looked at him and we just stared deep into each other's eyes and I realized that I have known him for about 19 years and he has been my rock for the past years.
Of course I trust him, why were I even thinking about this.

"Leo.. I'm not sure about my marriage anymore, I'm not sure if he's the right one but.."

"Wow seriously I did not expect that but we can. Together, get trough this."

"I'm so lucky to have you with me"

"Kate. You know that I would do anything for you and you are the best person I know."

I just looked at him, I couldn't say anything.
He let go of my hand to cut the cake we ordered.

"But tell me more why you feel this way about Ned."

I nodded and took a deep breath.

"He has started drinking again, and not just one glass or something. Sometimes he doesn't come home for the night and I have no Idea where he is. Is he cheating on me? is he tiered of me? what did I do wrong... I have done so much for him."
I looked up at Leo and saw him looking at me with those pretty blue eyes. I saw it in his eyes that he understood me and wasn't going to judge me.

"I even turned down a big opportunity because he was sick, I have lost contact with more family members then just my mom cuz of him. I have been trough so much with him both bad and good. I keep wondering if I'm ready to let go of all that."

Leo stayed silent for a bit but then he stood up and said "Let's go for a walk"

I stood up and he put his arm around me.
And I put my head on his shoulder.

As we walked out he started talking.

"From what you have been telling me, I think it's best that you start thinking about you. Not him. He is a man he can get back on his feet but I can't watch you feeling this way. Do you know what I'm saying?"

"Yes Leo and I have been thinking about every word you said."

Suddenly Leo's phone started ringing.
Leo let go of me and reached down in his pocket and grabbed his phone.

"Hello?"

I couldn't hear who it was or what he was saying but all I heard was that he needed to go somewhere.

"Yeah, alright. Okay I'll bee there soon. ok bye"

He looked at me and took my hand

"Darling I'm so,so sooo sorry. I have to go."

"Yeah no problem, you do what you have to do I get it." I didn't.

"Kate let me take you out next Friday and we'll finish this talk. Alright?"

I nodded and hugged him tight.
I never wanted to let go of him but what the hell was I thinking? I'm married. I have a husband for gods sake.

I let go of him.

"Bye Katie"

"Bye Leo"