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Wilmer's POV

It was already January 2nd and school was starting back that same day. I woke up at 7am in my home in Texas, because I had taken the airplane the same New Year's Day, after I had lunch with my family.

I got up of bed, still very confused and not being able to forgive myself about what I did the New Year's night. I was very happy to go back to my daily routine and I was desiring to go back to school to see all my little kids, also, I couldn't wait to see Demi because I had been missing her a lot.... And I was sure I was going to tell her what happened, because I loved her and I couldn't hide my big mistake from her. She needed to know... even though I knew it'd probably mean the end of our relationship... but I preferred that than feeling disgusted for my own self for the next 40 years... I was sure; I was going to tell her.

So I had breakfast, got dressed and drove to school. I parked my car and headed inside.

—Hey!!! Happy New Year, Wilmer! —my work mates, Mr. Dave, Miss Kelsey and Miss Jane shouted.

—Heeey!!! What's up!? —I said while hugging them—. Happy New Year!!

—You ready to go back to work? —Dave asked me—. This vacation had been too short! —he complained.

—I know! —I laughed—. But I think I'm ready!

—Where is Demi? Have you seen her? —Jane asked, smiling with curiosity.

—No, I haven't seen her! She must be upstairs already —I replied—. Well, see you later guys! We better go to our classes, children will be here soon!

—Yes! See you guys! —Jane said while we waved at each other.

I went up the stairs and I walked into my classroom, when I looked at Demi's classroom and saw her with her back towards the door while she was raising the blinds. I stayed some minutes staring at her when I decided to knock on her door. I looked around to see if someone was listening and I talked to her:

—Happy New Year beautiful girl —I said, closing the door behind me.

Demi turned over to me smiling, but I could feel something strange in her mood.

—Happy New Year! —she replied with a fake smile.

I walked to her and I kissed her.

—I missed you... —I said while her eyes watered.

—I missed you too... —she replied, hugging me—. Look Wilmer... I... —she started and we let go of each other—. I need to tell you something because It's killing me —Demi continued.

I looked at her and as soon as I saw her lost gaze I knew something was very wrong...

—Demi, I need to tell you something too —I explained myself—. It's very important.

We stayed some seconds in silence, as if we already suspected what all that was about.

—Look, it's five minutes until we have to go downstairs to pick the children so it's not the moment... —I told her—. What about if we eat together and talk?

—But, where? —she asked—. The teachers' dining room will be full...

—Let's eat at my classroom! —I chuckled—. I'll lower the blinds for no one to see us from the playground and we'll close the door!

Demi smiled and nodded. Then I waved at her and I went inside my classroom to get it prepared for the children to arrive.

Demi's POV

—Miss Deeeeeeeeeeeeemi!!! —my baby girls Evelyn and Allyson jumped on me.

—Hello sweeties!! How has Santa behaved?? —I asked, tickling them

—I got a doll that can speak and he opens and closes his eyes when you put him to sleep! —Allyson shouted excitedly.

—I got a dog that walks and he also poops!!! —Evelyn told me giggling.

I laughed and hugged them again.

—And how has he behaved with you? —they asked me.

—Very well! I got a beautiful skirt and a cool shirt!

They looked at me with a look of disgust and it made me laugh.

—Don't you like my presents? —I said roaring with laughter.

—It doesn't seem to be funny! —They replied and ran to their seats.

—Okay guys! Come on! Sit down properly! —I tried to get silence—. Did you have a good time?

—YESSSS MISSS DEMII!!! —They all shouted and I started the lesson.

Normal POV

Lunch time arrived and Demi took her Tupperware full of macaroni and she headed for Wilmer's classroom. She looked from one side to another and got in the fastest she could.

—Hello —Wilmer waved at her.

—Hi —Demi replied while closing the door with the keys.

They sat in Wilmer's big table and they took their foods ready to eat when he broke the ice.

—Okay, I think it's the right time... I can't keep it to myself anymore! —he said loud enough for Demi to hear.

—Okay, so you start? —Demi said nervously.

—If you don't want to I will...

—No, I will Wilmer! —she said, her eyes watering again—. On New Year's night... something happened...

Wilmer looked at Demi wide-eyed, amazed.

—I was very jealous of you and your friend, I know it can sound crazy, because she is just your friend, but I was —she started to explain—. The same morning my ex Cameron invited to my friends and I to go to his new apartments New Year party, and like I was mad at you and jealous... We went...

Wilmer was white; he didn't need to hear more to know what else happened.

—I know you won't forgive me Wilmer, I'm very sorry! —Demi broke up crying—. But I promise you I was drunk! I didn't want to I don't even feel anything for him anymore! I just needed you and it happened!

—You... you went to bed with Cameron? —Wilmer muttered surprised and very sad.

—I'm sorry Wilmer!!! —she said, sobbing hysterically—. I just can't understand why I did that! I felt horrible when Cameron cheated on me and now? I'm so disgusting!!!

Wilmer was feeling the same thing, but from his own self, He was sad because he never imagined Demi could do that to him, but... How could he be mad at her if he had done the same? She was so broken...

—Come here, come on! —he said hugging her—. It's okay love —he added, kissing her cheek.

—I don't love him Wilmer, I promise! But, you don't have to keep being nice, just leave! I don't deserve your forgiveness!

—Yes. You deserve it! —he shouted, starting to cry too—. Because I'm as horrible as you! I went to Lucía's friends New Year's party, I only drank a cocktail, but Lucía's friends put drugs on it Demi, and I woke up at someone's bed with Lucía hugging me the next day! It happened too Demi! We did it! And there's nothing I regret more than leaving you in Texas and going to that fucking party! I'm so sorry Demi and I promise I don't feel anything for her, you're the most beautiful thing I've found in my life. I swear to god —he vented.

They spent the next 5 minutes hugging and stroking each other, trying to forgive and to heal the pain they were feeling.

—And what is going to happen now? —Demi said, wiping away her tears.

Wilmer looked at her eyes, thinking about how much she meant for him.

—We both weren't in a good situation... We weren't conscious... I don't know if you'll be able to forgive me, but... I'm ready to try, I love you Demi. I swear I do. I wake up every day, desiring to come to work just to see you from my classroom's door; running into you in the school's bathroom, corridors or elevators give me life; every time I see you it makes me want to shout out to everyone that I love you so much that I don't even care if I lose my job, because I have already found what I needed in the US, and that's you.

Demi looked at him, thrilled, crying of happiness now.

—I'd always come back to you —Demi replied, they kissed back.

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Hi guys!

I know I've been late, but I really couldn't write because all the works I needed to do for collegue! Sorry!

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