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I waited until the last possible minute to go get my car.Before I called a cab, I had an idea that could help improve my mood and help me reach my goal.
“Hello, Christa.How was your day?”
“Busy.I’m glad it’s over.How was yours?”
“Very unproductive, exactly the way I planned.But I do need a favor, if you feel up to it.If not, I understand.”
“Of course.What do you need?”
“A ride down to Entranced to pick up my car.”
“Oh, umm, sure.I guess you went down there after you dropped me off last night?”
Shit.
“Yeah.My best friend from college called as I was driving home.He talked me into meeting him.I didn’t want to take a chance on driving after I’d had a couple of drinks.Losing my license and losing my job costs more than the price of a cab ride home.”
“Wise decision.So, you just need a ride downtown?”
“Yeah, but if you’re busy or too tired, I understand.You’ve had a long day, and I don’t want to impose.”
“You’re my friend, Jared.You could never impose on me.I’ll be there in a few minutes.”
“Thank you, Christa.You are the absolute best.”
Quarter After One
Christa
“He loves you, ya know?”Allie said from behind me.She wasn’t exactly asking a question as much as she was pushing me to surrender to what my heart knew it wanted.
“I thought he did.”
“Those flowers are gorgeous.I didn’t even know Stargazer lilies were your favorite, and I’ve known you forever.”
“You’ve known me just over two years.”
“Feels like forever.Still, I spend nearly every day with you, and I didn’t know that.He remembered after one conversation about them.What does the letter say?”
She had asked no less than ten times about the letter from Aaron that was waiting in my mailbox when I got home today.In return, I’d told her no less than ten times it was none of her business.As my best friend in the world, she rejected that response.
It was pointless to argue with her.
She grabbed the envelope from the table and took a seat, making herself at home as she read a very personal letter from my soon-to-be nonexistent husband.I didn’t have to read over her shoulder…I knew every word by heart.
She read it aloud anyway.
My love –
I remember the day I found you.From behind the counter in your coffee shop, you put me under your spell, and my heart was forever yours.
I remember the day I lost you.When I left the office building, I thought that day was the worst day of my life.But I was wrong.Every day without you has been the worst day I’ve ever had.So, every single day is literally the worst day of my life.
To pass the time and to prove my love, I’ll tell you every day one reason why I love you.
Day One: I love your ass.It makes me smile.
Forever yours,
