Clare felt her face heat up more as her brain processed the words that had come out of her mouth. But there was no backing out now or did she really want to. Telling Xavier about her ex had undone something on her, as if some burden was lifted and she was ready to move on. Still her words seemed to have broken Xavier, the man looking completely dazed. “Um Xavier…. If you don’t want to… then we can wait….” Clare murmured, embarrassment filling her. “I just thought we could get it… over with.” Maybe it was the wrong time to ask? Was he disgusted after seeing her ugly cry? Worries and questions began filling her head, making her doubt herself. She was so stupid. How could such an amazing person like her? “Clare… I-” Xavier gazed at her, having recovered a little. “Are you sure?” “I am…