"... How? How, Jack? How could you..?" she couldn't finish as she brought a hand up to cover her mouth.
"Helen, I never meant to. I was stupid. It was a mistake. I've been a f*****g mess these past couple days because of it..." Didn't sound like enough from my end either. I longed for this woman more than anything. I wanted to comfort her. To ease any pain. I reached out and held her shoulders.
"Helen... I love you."
She swatted my hands away as if my touch burned her.
"Don't."
"Helen..."
"Go, Jack. You have a flight to catch."
I knew I was pushing my luck on both counts. My conscience was lighter, yet now I had a thousand more problems. Helen stood her ground as she crossed her arms.
"Just go, Jack." She said again with more control.
The taste of salt invaded my lips. A single te
