"I...i...uh...

Kate stuttered and I find it strange. Is she hiding something?

" Kate, I don't mind if you have a Mate. I'm happy if you are happy with him "

She rubbed her neck slightly" It's not about that "

I looked at her quizzically " What is it then? Is it something you can tell me?"

She wore this fear look on her face as if she wasn't ready to say anything. I'm not forcing her to.

" Don't worry, you don't have to say anything if you are not ready" I told her with my hand resting on her shoulders.

She nodded gratefully. The truth is knowing...