24 - JEREMIAH / EMMA

JEREMIAH

I then step back and walk over into the closet. I pull on some black slacks and a black shirt, I then slip on my shoes before walking back out of the closet. Emma is where I left her. I walk over and stop in front of her. I place my fingers under her chin and make her lift her head.

"Look at me, Emma..." 

She lifts her eyes to mine, for just a moment, when she goes to lower them once more I don't allow her to as I say, 

"I told you, Emma, that when we are alone, I would like to see your eyes... Come." 

I hold out my arm, and she places her shaky hand on my elbow. I lead her downstairs, through the cabin and outside. I take her over to where my bike is and help her get on. I then climb on behind her and pull her in tight against me as I start the bike. I take us to the same private clearing I did last night. I stop the bike, get off and then help her off before saying, 

"Okay, we don't have long