After she exits the room, my nerves and guilt take over, but I know there is no way I can tell her about the horrible mistake I made. I know I'm wrong for not being honest with her, and I know I am the biggest asshole for having sex with another woman, but I can't lose my wife and my daughter. Somehow, I have to forget that one horrible drunken night.

"Here," she cheers as she places a long black box on the table in front of me.

"Aubrey, what is this?"

"Open it,"she smiles.

"Okay," I reply. My fingers unwrap the golden paper around the box. When I lift the lid up, my eyes widen and a smile forms across my face.

"Oh my god, Aubrey, you remember?"

"Of course I remember. This is how you got me to say yes to your dinner invitation," she smiles before pressing her lips on mine.

"I love it, I know exactly where to put this."

"On the fireplace mantel beside mine?"

"Yes. Now we both have a crystal angel that says, you are my angel on earth and together, we will make earth as beautiful as heaven."

"I love you Cruz," she whispers, causing me to feel incredibly guilty.

"Aubrey, I think maybe I should tell you something that I did."

"Daddy, are you sorry for leaving me and mommy?" Braylee harshly questions me.

"Braylee, you're home. And yes, daddy is so sorry for leaving you and mommy. And if you forgive me and give me a chance to make it up to you and mommy, then I will show you I will keep my promise and never do that again," I say and watch her smile.

"Did you forgive daddy, mommy?"

"Yes, Braylee, I forgave your daddy. I think you should forgive him as well."

"Okay, I forgive you, daddy," she jumps on my lap hugging me.

"Cruz, wait here, I'm going to take Braylee upstairs to her room and turn on Dora. I'll be back in a few minutes."

"Okay," I force a smile.

"I love you, daddy," Braylee shouts. I stand up and grab a bottle of beer from the fridge.

"Damn it, alcohol is what got me into this mess. No way am I about to drink this. Oh god, please, I promise to be a better husband and father, I want my family."

"You have us, Cruz. We're not going anywhere," Aubrey wraps her arms around me.

"No, I won't lose you because nothing will ever take you from me."

"You got that right. Braylee and I will never leave you."

"I love you so much, Aubrey. I know I keep saying that, but it's true. Every time I look at you, I see the love of my life," I gently place my hands on her neck.

"I know you love me, Cruz. Wait, you were about to tell me something that you did before Braylee came in. What is it?" she asks and I feel my heart racing.

"Um, nothing. It isn't anything that we need to talk about right now, Aubrey," I lie and feel like vomiting.

"Okay. I'm going to go put your angel next to mine on the mantle," she cheers before pecking my lips. I slump down in the chair and feel like the worst human being. My mind keeps forcing me to remember the night I made the worst mistake of my life.

"Oh god. If I could go back to that night, I would never make the choice to betray my wife, my wedding vows, my daughter. I betrayed my entire family. I truly hate myself right now. If Aubrey ever finds out that I gave myself to another woman, she will never forgive me, and why she should she?"

"Cruz, come in here please," I hear her voice shout.

"Pull it together, Cruz. Aubrey can't suspect I am keeping a life altering secret. You have to force yourself to forget about that horrible night. I'm just relieved I will never have to see Kendall again.

"Hey, they look great together, huh?" I ask as I make my way beside her in front of the fireplace. She smiles as she wraps her arms around my waist and nuzzles her head against my chest.

"Yes. Just like we look great together. We make a great team, don't we?"

"Yes, Aubrey, we make a great team together. There isn't anything we can't get through as long as we know we belong together, and we fight for the love we share," I try holding back my tears.

"Well, there is nothing we need to fight for, Cruz. We are once again back in a great place. I hope you know you have made me very happy and proud to be your wife," she presses her lips on mine.

"Aubrey, I think maybe I should tell you-"

"Mommy, daddy, I'm hungry. I want pizza," Braylee interrupts me once again.

"Okay, Braylee. I'll order a pizza and daddy will get you some apple juice."

"Yes, I will get our daughter some apple juice," I hurry myself back to the kitchen.

"Cruz, are you alright?" Aubrey asks me as she grabs her phone from the counter. I know I should confess my devious betrayal, and confess what a lying, backstabbing cheater I am, but I can't bring myself to do it.

"Yes, Aubrey. I think I'm just tired."

"Aww, yeah. After that long flight home, I'm sure you are tired. You go upstairs and lie down, get some rest. We will save you some pizza. And maybe later tonight you can show me how much you missed me," she grins.

"Uh, yeah. Can't wait to show you how much I missed you and how happy I am we worked through our issues," I choke out the words.

"Maybe I'll let you get a little kinky tonight, Cruz. There's an unopened can of whipped cream in the fridge," she purrs and I nearly panic as I feel my eyes widen and my jaw drop.

"No, I don't think using a can of whipped cream is a good idea, Aubrey."

"What, why the hell not, Cruz?" She questions. I search to come up with a reason.

"I, um, just want to make sure after all the female problems you've experienced it won't end up doing further damage to you, Aubrey," I lie horribly.

"Cruz, that's very sweet of you, but I think I'll be fine," she assures me.

"Okay, if you say so. I look forward to spending an erotic night with you," I reply. She grins.

"I can't wait to feel you on me me tonight, Cruz."

"Oh my god, I really am the biggest jackass. I'm never forgive myself for what I did." I whisper as I watch her leave the room.