Epistle (#1)

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Jensen               Henley

Today 3:54pm

Do you forgive me yet?

  I'm not finished investing. Your phone passed the test but I think I'll take you up on your offer and get Hannah's number.
I mean that is if you don't mind.

I don't mind at all
Here
*contact info attached*

  Okay give me a moment please.
...
You feeling calm over there?

Cool as a cucumber.
I told you, I have nothing to hide. I wasn't lying and I wish you would just believe me.

  ...

Good news.
She says you're telling the truth.

Thank the Lord.
Are we good now?

  I don't know Jensen.
How do I know she's not lying...

...
Are you being for real right now Henley?
This is bull crap.
Stop being so paranoid, it's me! You trust me.

  There's nothing wrong with me being cautious.

There is when you're practically running a background check on your boyfriend.

Please just be patient with me.
I don't want to make excuses but my life has been kinda tough and I find it really difficult to put my trust in people after I think they've betrayed me.

I understand.

Thank you

Have fun digging up dirt about me.
Don't text me until you've made up your mind.

  What?
Jensen...

No.
Just stop. I understand that you're hurt. I understand that you've had a harder upbringing than me but it was just as hard for me to trust you as it has been for you to trust me.
A relationship can't be this one sided, Hen.
You need to just trust me...and clearly you don't.

  I'm sorry J I didn't mean for you to take it so personally.
You know I love you and I do trust you I just...

You just what

  I'm afraid.

Love casts out all fear.
I love you, Henley.
Stop being so afraid.

  I can't

Yes you can.

I'll text you when I've come to a conclusion

Fine by me.

  Fine