I'm Coming With You

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"No. I don't want to go." she said sternly and faced the tv again.

I placed my finger under her chin so she would turn to me again.

"Darling, I think it's best. It'll help." I spoke a softly as I could trying not to frustrate her any more.

She pushed my hand away from her and faced the tv once again with furrowed brows, ignoring anything I had to say.

"Honey.." I said trying to get her attention again.

"No!" she raised her voice.

Sarah paused the tv and and got up from her place on the couch. She didn't bother trying to make conversation and went straight to the other room.

"Sarah!" I shouted for her before she could leave, but no response as she disappeared into the bedroom.

I sat there with my eyes fixed on the door and a headache creeping it's way into my brain. I let out a sigh and decided to clean up the empty bowl and water bottles from the table. Sarah probably needed to let off some steam and I couldn't blame her. As much as we tried to communicate she seemed to be bottling up her emotions, as she did frequently when working those long hours.

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About 10 minutes passed and Sarah was still in the other room. I didn't want to go in there and possibly make her angrier, but I needed to know she was okay. I put down the dishes I was washing in the sink and went to our bedroom. She wasn't in there so I tapped the bathroom door a few times with my finger.

"Sarah? Can I please come in." I said behind the door.

I heard a faint "Fine." come from the other side.

I twisted the doorknob and stepped in. Her clothes were in a pile on the counter and she was in the bath, which had become her favorite place in the whole house. Her nose was pink and her eyes were red, she'd been crying. I kneeled beside her and stroked her cheek. She refused to look at me so I didn't bother to push it.

"Do you mind if I get in with you?" I said tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear.

That must've caught her off guard since she looked at me, raising her eyebrows.

"I can rub your back?" I pondered.

"Okay." she sighed.

I smiled and kissed her temple before removing my clothes and piling them on the counter next to hers.

I stepped in the water and it was hot but felt nice. I seated myself behind Sarah and hummed as the soothing warmth hit my chest. My legs wrapped her sides and I snaked my hands around her tiny waist, pulling her close to me. She rested her head back against my chest and closed her eyes. I gave her soft kisses on her head and a smile tugged at the corners of Sarah's lips.

"Let me rub your back." I said softly.

"Yes please." she replied.

I splashed some water on her back and rubbed it. I could feel her relax as I massaged her freckled skin. She tilted her head back and took slow breaths as I worked my way up to her shoulders.