Shadow of love episode 77

Two hours and counting, we were still talking. We had gone up to Harry's room and that's where the meeting was taking place. Lois and I were sitting on the soft rug, Amber and William were on the bed, Harry was sitting on a single sofa, Greg was on top the dressing table, Leonard, Tobe and his babe sat on a couch.

William had started first, thanking everyone for attending his party. Then he told us the reason for the meeting; us.

Harry picked up from there, and without mincing words, started rubbing our sins to our faces. He spared no one, not even his babe or the new chick. Leonard and I got most of his talks directed at. He spoke like he had written everything down and was waiting for the right time to say them.

Amber apologised for the times she had done wrong, Tobe also did that. I didn't have much to say except apologise to the people I had wronged. Everyone had something to say except Leonard who remained silent all through.

Harry: So, I hope we'll bond properly from now?

Greg: Definitely.

Tobe: Let's all go down for a drink then.

Leonard: uhm..... Guys, can I say something?

William: How I waited to hear that

Everyone settled down and looked at him expectantly.

Leonard: I know without been told that I'm the reason for this meeting.

He looked at every one of us with a smile.

Leonard: What I did is enough reason for a million meetings to be called amongst us and I'm deeply sorry about it. I was selfish and it was wrong. I wanted more, just to please my flesh. That action of mine has caused me to hate myself everyday. I feel so ashamed of myself that I can't look at myself in the mirror.

He stood up and towered above all of us in the ropm, then he lowered himself till his knees were on the rug. Everyone looked at him in awe and embarrassment.

Leonard: While I sought for peace with my conscience, I realised that I was only lusting after Pamela. I just wanted her, forgetting that we'd all shared good and bad times together. I realised I had one person that evades my thoughts all day, I refused it, I denied it, because I was scared she now hates me for what I had done.

He knee walked to Lois and myself and squatted a bit, looking at both of us lovingly.

Leonard: You two are great and I'm sorry for what I did, for the feud I caused between the two of you. Forgive me please.

He held Lois's hand and I stood up and gave them space, sitting beside Amber who was tearing up already.

Leonard: Baby, I'm so sorry, find a place in your heart to forgive me. I took you for granted, I took your love for granted when all you ever did was show me love. Yes, I know I don't deserve your forgiveness but .....

Lois: Please stop.

Her voice was calm as a drop of tear followed.

Lois: What matters is that you've realised your mistake and won't do them anymore.

Leonard; Thanks a lot dear. But please, do you still love me?

Lois: Oh don't! Don't put me in this situation where I'm tied down to ......

Leonard: No please. I promise, I'm never gonna hurt you anymore, I promise.

The room became silent as none of them said anymore word. Seconds seemed like hours as we both looked on to see who would make the first move.