Miles pulled away, and cupped Val's face in his hand. "You really do care about me? You want to be with me?" She nodded. "Yes I have been trying to tell you that this whole time." He stroked her cheek with the back of his hands and smiled. He pulled her into a hug and kissed her cheek. "I wish I could stay, but I have to get ready for the meeting. Let's talk after?" She nodded her head. "Absolutely." He kissed her cheek again, then let go of her walking to the door. As soon as the door closed, she ran over to a can and threw up. She rested her back against the wall and slid down, bringing her knees to her chest. She wrapped her arms around her knees and sobbed. 'I am so selfish.' She thought. 'I am so desperate to get back to him, I betrayed him with a kiss. I should have j

