[ Regardless of his doubt and insecurities, he had promised to try. He would do better than his previous relationships. Diego hadn't realized until being with Rey, how tired he was of being alone. So it wouldn't be from him that she'd learn he was out of her league. Maybe it would be enough that he respected her and put her first. As much as his libido yearned to come out of the dry spell he'd had for ...longer than he cared to remember, he focused on conversation and--
Rey took a deep breath then started what sounded like a can of worms he hadn't expected. His eyes studied their surroundings once more. Why weren't there any pictures? Diego swallowed thickly and ceased working on the garlic that was already minced. ]
Are you married?
[ It sounded like she was going to tell him the worst thing possible and Diego couldn't think of anything worse. He would always be second. In his family, his last relationship where he'd been second to Eudora's career... Rey might not have jumped to conclusions but he was convinced that something was wrong.
He sat the knife down, ready to hear what was likely going to be a sucker punch to his feelings. ]
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Rey took a deep breath then started what sounded like a can of worms he hadn't expected. His eyes studied their surroundings once more. Why weren't there any pictures? Diego swallowed thickly and ceased working on the garlic that was already minced. ]
Are you married?
[ It sounded like she was going to tell him the worst thing possible and Diego couldn't think of anything worse. He would always be second. In his family, his last relationship where he'd been second to Eudora's career... Rey might not have jumped to conclusions but he was convinced that something was wrong.
He sat the knife down, ready to hear what was likely going to be a sucker punch to his feelings. ]