Danger Love

Chapter 4

I finally stop crying after a couple of minutes, and I open my eyes. Even though I stop crying, I still lean into her hug, because it's so comforting and warm. "I take it you haven't actually cried for her death until now, right?" she questions, still hugging me. "Yes, I try not to cry for I must be strong and move on." I comply. "This might sound mean but, that is nothing compaired to how many losses I have experenced." she says releasing me. "Besides your mom, dad, five brothers and sisters, how many deaths have you experienced?" I question, confused. "More than a person should in ten life times." she says staring at the floor. "I hope you're kidding." I say being surprised. "I'm afraid not." she replies with a sigh. "Can you explain?" I suggest, being interested. "I'd rather not revisit my past for now." she says, rejecting my suggestion. "Ok.....I understand." I reply. "Anyway, you never told me your age, Peter." she complains "Because I'm scared to." I explain. "Why?" she questions. "Well, if I tell you my age you might not like me anymore." I explain. "Try me." she says, challenges me. "Fine...I'm 58." I confess. "So." she replies. "Aren't I too old to be with you?" I question, staring into her ruby eyes. She slowly turns her head away, and looks in the opposite direction. To quickly change the subject I look at the clock, "Crap!" I shout. "It's dinner time and Henri fusses if he doesn't get it on time. She turns her head so she's facing me, "We'll it's been fun but I can see you're busy, so I should get going." she says with a frown. "NO!" I shout. "I mean, please stay at least the night or until you've fully recovered or.......for....ever...if you want; I must insist." I offer. " Well.......if you insist, I won't stay long, just long enough." she calmly says. "Nonsence! You stay as long as you want.......if you want." I explain as I get up and walk towards the door. "Wait!" she shouts, getting out of my bed. "Yes?" I question, as I turn around, she walks up beside me. "Let me make dinner...it's the least I could do, considering you're letting me stay here...." she suggest, turning her frown into a smile. "I'd appreciate it." I say, returning her a smile and we head down the stairs and into the kitchen.