Kara

　　Derek halted his steps upon hearing my words. He turned to look at me, and I ran into his arms. He lifted me and kissed me on the lips. I had never seen Derek as happy as that day. I felt happy for him, for us, although deep down, my heart ached. My heart felt betrayed by hearing what I let my lips articulate. I listened to my head but not my heart.

　　"Tell me you mean it, Kara. I beg you. I need you to tell me this is true, or I'll go crazy. Loving you has ...