All Chapters of Love Beyond The Past: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

"Hey, I booked an appointment for tomorrow," I told Rose. She was busy cutting the vegetables in preparation for dinner. "That's great," she responded without glancing at me. She was too focused on her chopping. "I-I want you to come with me," I stammered. I needed her because I knew I couldn't do this alone. She froze and looked at me. "I was going to go with you, anyway. There's no way you're doing this alone. I'll always be there for you." A grateful smile landed on my lips. I felt blessed to have her in my life. "I don't know what to say... You have always been there for me. But I haven't done anything—" "Shut up before you say anything els

By the time I was ready to leave work, Rose called me and asked me to get some groceries on my way home as she'd forgotten to do so. John decided to tag along and come over after to see Rose. Since Mike had also finished his work, all three of us left for the store. John and I entered the store while Mike went to park the car.I started grabbing groceries and John left for another section to pick some cookies for Rose. It had been a few minutes and Mike hadn't approached me. I looked around to see if he went to see John first or hadn't even entered the store. As I scanned the area, my gaze fixed on a familiar figure. It took me a few seconds to recognize him. He was my therapist. My heart dropped to my stomach. He was wearing a white T-shirt and shorts, which was completely different from the formal clothing I had seen him in during my first session.

Day 2"Surprise!" Rose and I shouted the moment Mike opened the front door.We both chuckled seeing his reaction. His eyes rounded and he looked more shocked than surprised.Both John and Mike hadn't come back last night for dinner. They'd told us that they were busy working at Mike's house. So, Rose came up with an idea to surprise them this morning. It was actually one of her weird ideas to help me complete my assignment."Aren't you going to invite us inside?" Rose asked Mike.Mike blinked. "Sorry... Come in."He stepped aside, making room for us to enter.As we entered, a messy living room welcomed us. There were empty bot

"Hey, wake up." Rose pulled my blanket off my body, the start of her morning routine.I couldn't even remember when I had fallen asleep. My eyes were really itchy and I couldn't open them."It's your last day to ask Mike. Get up!" Rose yelled.I hadn't told her yet because she had looked really tired last night. Besides, I hadn't had a good opportunity to tell her.I sat up and tried to open my eyes again. They were stinging."You don't need to worry about that. I think it's official," I said, rubbing my eyes."Official?" Rose repeated, creasing her eyebrows. "Did you...?"I nodded with a smile, ignoring the pain in my eyes. She jumped

I knew I could tell him anything, but... it wasn't easy. I wished it was easy to talk about. Avoiding his gaze, I placed the glass on the coffee table."I don't want to talk about it." My voice was low, barely a whisper.For the next few seconds, silence filled the room. Guilt started to cloud my heart for hiding the truth from him."I'm sorry..." I apologized. My gaze was still fixed on the table.Mike held my arm gently, making me finally look at him. He leaned back against the couch and pulled me into his arms. Confused, I raised my chin to look into his eyes as he wrapped his arm around my shoulders."It's okay." His hand reached my head and started caressing my hair as he added, "You can talk to me when you feel like it.