Mark and I had been together for six years.

Even though we had a good relationship, I always kept my head clear.

I remembered one time after Mark had met my parents and had proposed. He took me on a weekend getaway. I’d already said yes to the proposal, and that night, after hours of his sweet-talking and persistence, I finally gave in to him.

But we had to stop halfway. Mark hadn’t brought any protection, and I refused to take any risks.

But Mark was impatient. ...