The Dr. Tam Journals – Part 5 – Safe

“Secret and lies destroy marriages and break hearts.” Simon’s words echoed in Kaylee’s mind as she lay with her head upon his chest. Their love making had been brief but passionate and both lay for a long time in silence enjoying the pleasure of each other’s body. She could hear his heart thumping away, gradually slowing as the excitement and exertions subsided. He gently stroked her hair, running his fingers through it, feeling its silky texture. She felt like purring like a cat when he did that at times. But the guilt of her lies was eating away at Kaylee and she couldn’t stand it any longer.

She sat up on one elbow and looked at him. She was so afraid to make him angry but knew it had to be done. If she couldn’t confess to one small lie and he not take it in stride then their marriage didn’t have much hope, did it?

“Simon, I have to tell you something and I don’t want you to get mad. Promise me,” she said with a slight quiver in her voice.

“Well, I can’t promise until I know what it is,” he teased and then realized she wasn’t kidding when she gave a little sigh of frustration. His eyes turned to her and he was growing concerned

“OK, OK, I promise,” he said, more serious. “Whatever it is you can tell me.”

She wanted to start slowly but then it all came out in a rush and she couldn’t stop herself. “I’m so stupid, I never should have done it, but...I couldn’t help myself.’

“What? What have you done?”

She gulped and then plunged ahead. “I told you…a small lie.”

He leaned toward her, his face very intent now as he waited for her to continue.

“A small lie…about what?”

“Your journal,” she finally said and there, it was out.

“My journal?” He was puzzled and then understanding dawned on him. “Oh. You’ve seen it before, haven’t you?”

Her eyes were quivering, ready to burst into tears if he got mad. “Just once. Last night. After you fell asleep. It was open and…oh, I just read one bit, and then...”

“Curiosity,” was all he said and he lay back