Pure Love of the Holy Priest

“I’m sorry Claire, I can’t give you what you’re asking for. I chose this path many years ago and I have no plans of rescinding my decision. I took a vow to this end. My heart belongs to only God. There’s nothing I can do to ease your pain, and for that I am sorry. I’m really sorry Claire.” Tears welled up in Aiden’s eyes as he spoke to Claire. “Aiden, I’m not asking you to give up your love for God. I’m just asking that you love me too. Did you forget that you made a vow to me too when we were kids? You vowed to marry me, and guess what? It’s the reason why I haven’t been able to date or give my heart fully to another man. I’m your responsibility now Aiden.” Claire’s lips trembled as she spoke to Aiden. They both sat in silence with their heads bowed. Tears coursed down Claire’s cheeks unto the coffee table. Aiden didn’t know how to comfort Claire. But one thing was certain. His heart was beating for the woman who sat across him. He knew he had started to like her, or maybe even love her in ways he could not understand. The question he now asked himself, with his head bowed was “why her?”