We were doing just fine as a couple but these past few days, I noticed that Christian has been lonely and sad. I couldn’t tell what he’s feeling but one think was sure; something was bothering him.

I kept an eye on the man who was lost in thought again. He’s been doing it for a couple days after we spent a night in his cabin. I seldom saw him smoke a cigarette so I knew that whatever was bothering him, it was huge and he had a difficult time to handle it alone.

Then, I made the most daring decision of my life!

“Can we talk?” He was surprised...