#Chapter 58: Personal Questions

“Miss Sophia,” I say, immediately interjecting. “I know you are curious, we all are.” I laugh, trying to make light of it. “But we can’t possibly ask Miles to reveal that kind of personal information if he’s not comfortable to do so…” “It’s alright, Esther,” Miles says calmly, his smile unwavering. “I don’t mind answering Miss Sophia’s question. She’s right, most of our previous presidents have had a partner at their side. Many, I suspect, have been able to do such a good job because of the support of their wives and husbands.” I give Miles a subtle look, hoping to tell him that I can end this conversation at any time, but Miles just as subtly shakes his head at me and then continues. “The truth is unfortunate, honestly,” Miles says. “But you have a right to know. Presently I am enraptured with a woman. She is everything I could ever want in a woman, in a partner, and in a wife.” “That’s sweet,” Sophia says, still on the line. “How could that be unfortunate?” Miles’s smile sl