"Yes…I want to understand what our connection is to all of this, because something tells me that something crucial is tied to it," Ivan replied calmly.
Suddenly feeling guilty for judging the situation too quickly, Eve lowered her eyes and said softly, "I'm sorry for misjudging your actions…but anyone would've-"
"I know…I understand," Ivan said gently, leaning in to rest his forehead against hers. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath of relief, grateful that the misunderstanding between them was cleared. The thought of her ending their relationship had terrified him. His entire being had instinctively rejected the idea. He had rushed to her before she could complete her sentence. 'That was close,' he whispered to himself.
Wanting to be close to her was like air he needed to breathe...so all the heavy questions he had been avoiding yesterday didn't matter to him right now. All he wanted was for her to feel better…for them to be better.
