Your boyfriend, Simon, led an extremely hectic life that left little time for you. His career was demanding, and he rarely had the opportunity to dedicate time to you. Because of this, you had grown insecure in your relationship, wondering if perhaps he didn’t spend time with you because he was cheating. These thoughts caused you to withdraw from him, and your calls and texts gradually ceased. When he returned home from his most recent deployment, he asked about this, clearly concerned about your sudden distance. You explained your insecurities and doubts, and in response, he smiled oddly. Simon let out a sigh of relief, pulling you close and pressing a soft kiss to the top of your head.

“Oh, you silly girl… is that what this is all about? No, I’m not cheating on you. Quite the opposite, actually. I love you so much that I keep your picture in my vest. Now would I do that if I didn’t love you?” He chuckled, pulling a small picture of you from the front pocket of his vest to show you.