When I opened my eyes this morning, I found Elizabeths face over mine, smiling with love down at me. I swallowed and looked away, unable to seize the moment. My heart pounded aginst my chest and my mind was spinning, as I tried to find the balls to confess.
"Alexander?" she said softly, I can tell by the tone of her voice that I hurt her feelings. "What ails you my husband?"
Slowly I turned my face and looked at her with tear filled eyes.
"Elizabeth," I said hoarsely,"My heart."
"Please Alexander, you must tell me what has happened to turn your heart to stone against me." she whispered.
"Nothing can ever turn my heart to stone against you, my love." I told her passionately. "My love for you stays strong."
"Then why have you forsaken me my husband?" she asked, as tears rolled down her face.
"It is not because I do not love you wife, it is because I have brought shame upon our marraige and I do not deserve you!" I said, as fear striked me when I mouthed those words.
Eizabeth narrowed her eyes and questioned,"What have you done that shames you so?"
I gently pushed her asside and slipped out of bed. I grabbed a new kilt and wrapped it around my waist and took her hand and pulled her gently with me. There was a blue gown placed by the servants on the chair and I threw it over her head and pulled it all the way down. I cannot have a serious conversation if she wears no clothes. Walking to the chair by the table near the window, I motioned for her to sit down.
Cautiously, Elizabeth sat on the chair and waited patiently for my explanation. I dropped to my knees before her and placed my head on her lap. I wrapped my arms around her legs and savoured this moment, not knowing if I will be allowed to hold her after I confess.
My wife laced her fingers in my hair and gently lifted my head, I looked up at her, my tears flowed down my face and fear peirced my heart. It is time, I must confess now before it is too late.
"I slept with Tatiana!" I said flatly. "I gave myself to her of my own free will for twentyfour hours."
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