Chapter 10
I rescheduled my flight for the next afternoon.
I couldn’t bear another minute in that city.
The next day, preparing to leave, I realized my
protective amulet was missing
protective and was missing.
A gift from my dad, it was precious to me.
I figured I’d lost it at the club. I went back.
I headed for the private room, but before I could open the door, I heard John’s voice.
“You know how obsessed Ashley was with
me.”
“She’ll definitely make a scene at the
wedding. I have to figure out how to stop
her.”
“But John, I saw Ashley’s post. She said she’s
not coming back.”
Yes, I’d posted it.
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Said I was leaving for good.
John scoffed. “She’s trying to get my
attention, wants me to beg her to stay. I’m
not falling for it.”
“She’s just being childish.”
In his eyes, I’d always be a child.
Maybe we truly weren’t meant to be.
I didn’t go in, not wanting to see him.
I texted another friend, asking him to retrieve
the amulet.
On the plane, I didn’t feel the heartbreak I
expected.
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I’d let go of John.
I wouldn’t love him anymore.
Kevin was waiting when I landed.
He rushed over, pulling me into a hug.
“It’s so good to have you back.”
“Let’s grab dinner. I just got my license, I can
drive you.”
He was strong, cheerful.
I’d pushed him away, rejected him, yet he’d
persisted.
I admired his tenacity.
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In the car, he chattered excitedly. “There are
unscented tissues in the glove box, just for
you.”
At dinner, he told the waiter to hold the celery in every dish.
I was stunned. He knew about the celery, the
unscented tissues.
He caught me staring. “Why are you looking
at me like that?”
“No reason.”
“You seem lost in thought. Are you realizing
how handsome and reliable I am, perfect
husband material?”
“Yes.”
He shot up from his chair, eyes wide.
“You… what did you say?”
“I said yes.”
“You’ll marry me?”
“Yes.”
“Oh my god, I’m not dreaming!”
He hugged me tightly.
I’d been so fixated on love, believing you had
to be in love to be with someone.
Now I realized compatibility mattered more.
Kevin made me happy. shared my passion for
music. That was enough.
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