11. It's A Misconception

"I understand, Tameka, and you don't have to give me an answer yet. The evening has just begun, and I still have time to convince you of my sincerity. But, everyone, including Lizzy, is under the wrong misconception, that's all."

"Is it possible you are under the wrong misconception, Copeland?"

"I don't think so. I know my reasons for staying by Lizzy's side. But I have a feeling; she thinks I have stronger feelings for her than I do." He said, holding his head down.

"You gave her reason to think that way."

"But I stayed married to you for three years, never once asking you for a divorce."

"What were you hoping staying married to me would do for Lizzy?"

"I was hoping she would eventually see that I didn't want to end our marriage and had chosen to make my marriage work."

"Humph, if you wanted her to know that you wanted this marriage, Copeland, you would have asked me to come to be with you. Not give you a divorce. I don't understand your logic at all."

"I was waiting for you