She watched him stand, as he spoke with his back to her she just nodded slowly, it upset her, seeing him like this upset her. Knowing that she had hurt him upset her more. Hearing he wanted to go back, and to take her back was a soothing thought, but it was one she knew she didn't deserve.
"call me stupid, I honestly didn't think that you... "
She sighed. She knew how it sounded, and she knew she was wrong. She was unable to bring herself to finish the sentence. Clearly he cared about her leaving more than she ever thought he would. She hadn't expected forgiveness.
"for what it is worth.... I am sorry."
She wasn't sure what has happened on Leeds, but she could only imagine, she had been told the stories of the refugees over the years. She stayed silent, just listening. When he stopped taking her pulse she watched him, trying to get some indication of whether she was going to be OK.
As he mentioned surgery, she looked away again. She closed her eyes as he started playing with her hair once more. She spoke quietly, as a rule, she never let anyone know her fears, as fears could be used as a weapon.
