45 Nick
I was awake for most of last night. Tasha opening up to me had thrown me somewhat. She’d always been cold and aloof, but last night I saw a different side to her. I saw her vulnerability, her pained soul. And I saw a different side to myself, too. I saw my conscience.
In any other marriage, it would have been a beautiful, poignant moment. It would’ve been in this marriage, too, had it not come at this point. I tried telling myself that I was just being tested, that I couldn’t possibly fall for it. I had to stick with the plan, no matter what. After all, it was the only way I was ever going to get Ellie back.
But try as I might, I couldn’t quite get over the fact that I actually felt something last night. Something new.
The morning has gone slowly. Tasha’s been out with the poli
