INICIAR SESIÓNChase laughs again, “Yep.” I grin, “Oh my god.” Then I stop and realize, “You’re actually doing this.” His voice softens, “Yeah.” I smile instantly, and my heart melts. My big brother by a minute and a half. I lean against the wall, “What do you need?” He exhales, “I need your help arranging it.
Coming back to Boston feels strange. Not bad, just… strange. I unlock the apartment door and step inside, carrying my backpack while Greg rolls our suitcases behind us. The place looks exactly as we left it. Blankets folded, shoes by the door, mail stacked neatly, Normal. But somehow after Santa Mon
I sit back, not able to hold in my excitement much longer, “We put an offer in.” Mom’s eyes widen, “You did?” I nod. Mom smiles warmly. Then, unexpectedly reaches across and squeezes my hand, “You’re moving home.” I blink. The words hit harder than I had expected. Home. I smile softly, “Yeah.” Mo
The entire drive back to my parents’ house feels unreal. I sit in the Uber staring out the window with the strangest mix of excitement and disbelief buzzing through my chest. We’ve done it. Or at least started. I keep replaying standing on that balcony looking out at the view, and the ocean, along w
I laugh as I walk forward. It feels good to be back here. I’ve missed this place more than I realized. Within seconds, the whole waiting staff appears. “Oh, my god.” “When did you get back?” “How are you?” The questions fly out so fast that I can’t answer them as quickly. Someone hands me a coff
The email from the realtor comes through late Monday afternoon. I’ve read it once, then twice, then a third time. Greg catches me halfway through opening it again and leans over the back of the couch with a grin. “You know the words aren’t changing, right?” I look up at him, trying and failing to s
“Since you were a good girl for coming for me, as I promised, I will reward you.” Garrett leaves a trail of kisses down my neck as his hands roam around me to untie my dress, keeping me trapped up against the door. Once he’s finished untying the ribbons, he pushes the dress off of my shoulders and,
We stand in the lobby waiting for the elevator to arrive, Garrett is standing behind me leaning down nibbling and sucking on my ear. If I were wearing any panties, they would be soaked right now. That’s the surprise waiting for Garrett. I have gone commando under my dress. I feel myself getting wett
“We will be fine, babe, I have confidence that your folks will love me and support our relationship.” I nod and revel in his confidence. He’s right, we will be fine, I just need to believe it myself. I have never been the one who lacks confidence. I have always executed it. Maybe I lost who I used t
“Oh, come on now, dear, that is something at least. I trust Jennifer’s judgement, you should too.” I just hope Mom can calm Dad down to let me live my life and not be under their shadow for the rest of my life. I turn and look at my dad to see a contemplating look on his face. Is what Mom just said







