It shocks me how secure I am in the belief that he’s in it for the long haul. I don’t know when I stopped being insecure and started believing in us. Maybe it’s some time during Valentine’s or after the confrontation, or somewhere in between. Maybe it’s the dead-set look on his face when he stood before my brother, terrified but unwavering, with no intention to run.
I know committed when I see it
“When Anton talked to me and asked me what my intentions were towards you, I thought, okay here we go. I tried to tell him what I felt. I explained myself to him. Justified my actions until he shut me up. Thea, I don’t want to lose you just because I can’t do a chore.”
“But you wouldn’t lose me!”
“I don’t want you to fight with your brother over me. If I have to wash a car or pump water, I’ll
