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,’

he turned toward me. Suddenly, he grabbed my hand.

“Finally, we’re alone.”

I stared at him in surprise.

“What’s going on?”

He looked directly into my eyes.

“Emily, come here. Let me kiss you.”

I instinctively pulled away.

“Dad, why are you talking like that?”

He took a step closer.

“Because I’ve been waiting for this moment for a very long time.”

I felt my heart begin to race.

“What are you trying to say?”

My father placed his hand on my shoulder.

“Don’t be afraid. I’m not going to hurt you.”

I immediately pushed his hand away.

“Dad, please don’t come any closer.”

His expression changed.

“Emily, you’ve misunderstood me.”

“Then explain!”

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.