Leave

"We must refrain from one another, my love." Salty water fell from his eyes, trickling down his cheeks.

Lette sighed, her delicate fingers tracing little patterns on his soft skin. "You're always absent, please stay."

Blots of paint covered her arms, her shirt was fresh changing it before she came to his side.

"I need to change, I am not a man of steel. I want to protect you, and the kids."

She cried, placing herself on his lap, nuzzling into his neck.

"I know you have a temper, please stay."