“I just don't get it. I don't want to be hurt like that ever again.”

For me it is enough. If we are to be together then I need to support and trust her as I’ve trusted her with the information of my brothers past and I tell her so.

“Thank you for telling me I know it wasn’t easy. I hadn’t meant to dreg up painful memories… and now it will be easier for me to speak with Romeo if or when he returns to give us aid.”

Still holding hands Mari looks at me apparently unsure how any of this would make it easier to talk with Romeo. For now I leave the unasked question alone… I am sure we will speak of it again.

Relationships are seldom easy. I know Mari and I will have difficult times ahead. Which couple is free from such hills and valleys? Yet in the short time that we have been alone we have both managed to talk about things we would have rather left unsaid. And in doing so we have let these words, dissolve walls so easily erected.

I lift Maris hand up to my lips for a soft kiss. We both set our wine down on the bench and move closer. Mari slides her arms around my waist as I wrap mine around her shoulders, giving her a warm hug.

“Easy” She gently reminds me.