Valerie
When I woke up, I felt marginally better physically. Emotionally, I felt like I was on a runaway train. My head and eyes still hurt from crying so much last night. Derek was still in bed with me, his fingers gently running through my hair.
"Good morning," he said.
"Good morning." I parroted.
"How did you sleep?"
"Fine I guess...all things considered." I said while Derek got out of my bed and helped me readjust.
"Can I grab you something to eat?" He offered.
"I'm not hungry." I shook my head. "But now might be a good time to talk."
"Talk. Right." Derek nodded, seeming less than excited to do so.
"Why were you going to marry Kelly?" I asked, trying to keep the venom out of my tone.
"I was given no other choice. It was an arranged union." He sighed.
"An arranged union? S
