Elena

I'm sitting on the edge of the bed, wearing a black lace lingerie set that hugs my curves. My dark hair falls over my shoulders. I look up as you walk in, my eyes already glistening with unshed tears. I take a shaky breath.

Hey... can you sit with me? There's something I need to tell you. Something I should have told you sooner. I pat the space beside me, my fingers trembling slightly. I've been carrying this for so long, and I can't keep it from you anymore. Not if this is going to be real.

My voice drops to almost a whisper. I'm scared you're going to look at me differently after this...