I was mortified. I kept apologising and I started crying. I felt so gross.
He was really calm and patient. He told me it had probably seeped through the mattress and we’ll need a sponge and washing up liquid. He cleaned it up without a fuss, flipped the mattress, placed a towel on the wooden boards and we put a new sheet on.
He told me not to be embarrassed and then he confessed that he used to wet the bed all the time, up until he was thirteen, which is why he knew exactly what to do.
He told me how angry his parents would get, especially when they couldn’t afford a new mattress, how his dad used to hit him for it, how worried he was every night. He said “don’t you ever think I’ll upset over something like this, because I remember how angry my dad would get and the last thing I ever want to do is be like him.”
I felt so much love for him then. I still do. I’m going to love him forever, I’m sure. He makes my inner child so happy. He makes me want to be the best and most loving and kindest person that I can possibly be.
Netizen’s comments
- This is so sweet. I’m glad you have someone that makes you feel safe and accepted when something like this happens
- This is good, but also please buy a waterproof mattress encasement. It’s also great for if you spill drinks or have pets.