LOGINThe meeting starts wrapping up. People start standing, stretching, and talking. Then I remember something that needs to be addressed. I look around at everyone. Right, I need to address this. I clear my throat, and everyone looks over. I fold my arms, “One more thing.” They look confused as I look a
The next morning starts the way most practice race mornings do. Too early, too cold, and too much coffee. I park up outside the training grounds and sit in my car for a minute before getting out. My hand automatically checks my pocket. The ring box is still there. Good. I shake my head at myself. Th
My mom gasps dramatically, covering her mouth, “Oh, my god.” I frown, thinking about what my mother is about to say. She points at Jen through the camera, “You’re pregnant.” Jen chokes on her own saliva as my mom continues with what she assumes is the news. “Oh gosh, honey, I’m gonna be a grandma—”
I have never realized just how exhausting keeping a secret can be. Not because I’m regretting it. Not because I’m not sure. But because apparently the entire state of California has decided that my proposal plans are community property. I stand in the kitchen pretending to look through the fridge wh
He nods, “Okay.” I grin with excitement, “Number three.” My smile widens, hoping he will agree with this one. “Backstreet Boys at The Sphere.” Greg stares, “You contain multitudes.” I laugh, and he nods, “Fair.” Then his eyes light up like the Fourth of July, “What about the zip line?” I blink, t
By the time I get home, I feel lighter than I have all day. Work has done what work has always done. It gives me somewhere to put my brain. No mystery conversations, no suspicious behavior, and no trying to figure out why everyone suddenly looks guilty every time the word future comes up. Just contr
Garrett: Yes, please babe do that. I’ll miss you while you’re gone, and I’ll think about you every day until I see you again. Have a safe journey, Jen. Jen: Thanks Garrett, I’ll think about you too. XX Putting my phone away we are not far away from the airport when a Country song comes on the radi
The three of us decided to pack a bag, (luckily, I grabbed my bag from Garrett’s car last night) and fly out to Chicago and see Greg ourselves. Even after our split and things cooled down between us Greg reached out to Chase, explained everything, and apologized. So, my brother is still friends with
“WHAT?” I whisper shout down the phone to my brother already looking for all my clothes and getting dressed. I look over to the bed to see Garrett still sound asleep. I can’t just ditch and dive like this I better leave him a note. “Just as I said Jen, Greg has been in a serious accident. His mom c
“Okay, that is enough from the pair of you,” I shout loud enough for them both to hear me. I turn to look at Chase “You promised me you would behave, and you know damn well I lost my virginity years ago so don’t give me any bullshit on that and plus consider it payback for the other night when I hea







