Chapter 41

Angelo

I get worried when my wife ... Girlfriend is unsettled. As happy as I was to be talking to my parents like old times and having Cleo next to me was the cherry on top. I've known her long enough to detect her moods and she seemed too quiet and out of sorts . I thought she'd feel betrayed after my mother told her I was bi but she was totally chilled. Her reaction put me at ease . I don't regret my decision to have her as my girl. I want her as my wife. Speaking of which I need to ask my mother for her wedding ring.

I wanted to let Cleo go upstairs but my father insisted she stay . She came back home from Mass with him. I has time to talk to my mother about why my dad did what he did . When I asked Cleo what was wrong she said; she couldn't cope...

I wanted her to make her feel safe and protected . Above all ; wanted, loved and ,needed. My dad knew about the threats ,but not my mother .

"Cleo w