Personal Essays

I was confused. Where did this longing come from?

I was committed. I had made certain decisions in my life. Why would I let
distractions cloud my life? Hadn’t I paid heavily for my indiscretions?

I was logical. I knew the path I had chosen.

I knew that I had promises I had made.

I knew that I had promises I had to keep.

Promises to fulfill.

I knew this was off limits. Never ever again would I go down that path.

I would never cheat again.

But yet….

The temptation kept calling me. And calling me.

I was torn.


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