DESIRE
I tucked Tara into bed and sang her favourite lullaby to her. She yawned loudly, but faced me bright eyed. She stared at me with such intensity, I sighed. I knew she had something on her mind, but just didn't know how to voice it.
"Okay, Tara. What do you want to say?" She sat up immediately.
"Mummy, what's the meaning of husband? You told that lady today that Mr Akin is your husband."
I took a deep breath. I don't know what came over me today, why I acted like Akin and I were still together. I just couldn't stand the way Stella was practically stripping him naked with her eyes. I suppose now that she's asking I should tell her the truth, but does Akin really want to be involved in her life? Nathan did tell me of all his escapades since we separated. Is he just feigning an inte
