19 - My story with Kate

Isabella

I felt anxious about the conversation, every minute my curiosity grew more and more, and I thought that this time I couldn't leave the subject aside without satisfying it completely.

It took us very little time to reach the cafeteria, the place was quiet, Gustaf accompanied me to a reserved table in a corner, ordering waffles and coffee, without even looking at the menu.

"The waffles here are the best, you'll like them "he assured me as soon as the waitress left.

"If you say so, I trust your judgment," I replied, not knowing how to bring up the previous subject.

For a moment, we remained trapped in an awkward silence, until Gustaf began to speak.

"Yesterday, I told you that my last relapse was almost two years ago, and it happened because I didn't tell the person I was involved with about my condition.

I nodded, feeling my heart race with anticipation.

"That person was Kate Monaghan, and it didn't end well," he admitted, to my surprise.

""Ohhhh," was the only thing I managed