Ariel As angry as I am, these butterflies refuse to quit fluttering around within me. "Please, before you say anything. Hear me out. You have every right to be pissed off at me. It was never my intention to stand you up. My boss is difficult to say no to, so I urgently had to attend a meeting. I didn't even have a chance to grab my phone or toss a shirt on. The second I got back to my room, I tried to call and text you. I felt like I was going to shatter if I didn't get to hear your voice today or see you." I listen as he gets on his knees. My mouth is agape as I feel speechless. He has his hands in a praying motion and is begging me for forgiveness. Never in my life has anyone pleaded for me to remain in their life like this. I feel my face heat up as people pass us by. "Sebastian.