An unexpected turn of events

Chapter five - the confession.

     "Hey! What was that for?" Owen asked angrily, as Mary quickly shut the door. Mary looked at him, unsure of how to reply. Just then, Owen frowned.
"Wait a second - what's that behind your back Mary? What are you hiding?" Asked Owen, half with curiosity, half with suspicion. Mary pulled out her hand and showed the sheets of paper to Owen, who immediately got a look of fear in his eyes.
"Did you read them?" He asked, his voice shaking.
"Yes," Mary replied shortly.

          Silence.

Then, "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
"Because I was afraid you wouldn't love me back."
"Oh Owen," Mary cried, hugging him, "Of course I would!"