“Okay, I accept. Over time, maybe we’ll become good friends. And thank you again for today. You didn’t hesitate to defend me, even though he’s your friend. Thank you.”
“I did what was right, Claire. And I feel better knowing you’re doing so well.”
For that brief moment, we didn’t take our eyes off each other.
My eyes and my heart were speaking more than I could admit to myself.
I didn’t want to rush. First, the basics. And who knows… maybe that’s all we needed.
“Yes, that works perfectly for me.”
“I’m glad. We’ll start fresh. Okay?”
He nodded.
“I’m Claire… and you are?”
“I’m Ayman, and I particularly enjoy your company, Claire.”
We were starting over on new ground.
I was putting aside that marriage and all the betrayals that came with it.
It was a fresh start, with those who we
