A Short Rendevous

I went to the airport early this morning to meet Matt. He’s back a day early from his Los Angeles flight and his wife doesn’t expect him home till Monday. We’re going to check into a suburban (read: out of the way, far from people who’ know us) hotel for the night because he wants to “spend some time with me”. Increasingly I feel like a kept woman. But I try not to let it bother me.

We had a long talk after the big fight yesterday. He explained to me that he could not leave his wife because that would mean he is “not a good man” whom I will not want anyway. He said he still loves and wants to take care of me, but reiterated that he does not want his family to break up. I still do not see the logic. But I pretend I do.

We had a nice time today. Lots of cuddling, hand-holding and showing of affection we normally refrain from in public. Away from the city, the Changi area is an interesting area to explore. We walk along the coast for what seemed like forever. It was all very romantic and surreal. Later at night, we sip wine in the room. Relaxed and a little tipsy, we make love. I don't want the night to end. But I know that when morning comes, he'll have to go home to his wife and family.