Derick holds my hands in his, leading me toward the lake. We stop in front of a rock, and he helps me take a seat.
He then sits beside me, and we both stay silent for a while, enjoying the cool breeze and the wonders of nature.
This place is truly beautiful.
I take a deep breath as my eyes wander around. Derick moves his hand toward mine.
He picks up my hand and entwines our fingers, a sad smile on his face.
"Derick, I know I owe you an explanation, with everything that has happened these past few days. But I... I don’t even understand what’s going on with me," I try to explain.
"Macy, I’m the one who owes you an explanation. I lied to you about who I was. I should have told you everything sooner. I was just waiting for the right time," Derick says, staring deeply into my eyes.
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