REMINISCING

Watching Seth intently, I could tell that he was trying too hard to maintain a smile. He is always like that, putting others emotions and feelings first before his.

I know why he is doing all this, he doesn't want me to see him at his lowest, he doesn't want me to think of the situation as too difficult to handle.

“Hey, everything will be fine,” I assure him, squeezing his hand softly

“”I know it will,” he smiles, " I am more worried about you,” his trails off, his gaze lingering on mine.

Typical! Always worried about me first. It will be better if he can be selfish, at least just once.

“Seth, it's okay for you to think about your condition, even if it's just once,” I groan, trying to hide the edge in my voice.

“babe it is fine,” he assures, holding his gaze with me a little longer as we approach the counter up front.

Upon moving to the counter with Seth, I spotted the officer whom I had tipped off earlier.

“ Your time is up,” he declares, motioning to Seth to break his touch with