I Went Into the Forest With My Father. Suddenly, He Grabbed My Hand and Said, ‘Finally, We’re Alone. Come Here, Let Me Kiss You. I’ve Wanted to Do This for So Long.’ I Pulled Away in Terror. But My Father Stepped Closer, Took Me by the Shoulders, and Whispered, ‘Don’t Be Afraid, Sweetheart. Your Mother Will Never Know What Happened Between Us.’ I Started Trembling. And When He Said, ‘I’ve Been Waiting 19 Years for This Moment,’ - Page 4

He looked toward the old bench.

“First, I want you to do something for me.”

“What?”

“Close your eyes.”

I froze.

“Why?”

“Trust me. Just for a few seconds.”

“No!”

My father let out a heavy sigh.

“I’ve waited nineteen years for this day.”

At that moment, I remembered all his strange words.

“You’ve grown into such a beautiful young woman.”

“If I kissed you, would you be angry?”

“Nobody will disturb us here.”

I started slowly backing away.

“I want to go home.”

My father reached into his pocket and took out a small velvet box.

“Emily, please. Just look at this first.”

I asked nervously:

“What’s inside?”

He didn’t answer.

Instead, he said:

“Your mother must never know that I brought you here.”

Just then, my phone rang.

It was Mom.

I answered immediately.

“Mom?”

Her voice sounded anxious.

“Emily, where are you?”

“In the forest.”