Everything was in working order, except that his messages were not getting through.
He bolted down the stairs and drove home.
He needed to see me to get some answers.
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In his mind, he was sure that once he walked through that gate, everything would be as it always was–I would be there to
welcome him.
He could almost see me, my eyes crinkling into a smile, leaning in for a quick kiss.
At a red light, he saw a young couple on the sidewalk.
The guy was down on one knee, a bouquet of fiery roses in hand, awkwardly confessing his love.
The girl nodded, and they embraced, cheering.
For a moment, he was lost in the memory of us, of countless moments just like that.
However, they were nothing but memories gathering dust.
He did not slow down until he reached the villa.
The dim light from inside the house somehow calmed his racing heart.
‘Lily’s just upset, that’s all. A little sweet talk, and she would come around. She always did.‘
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