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Picking up the pieces

Diana checked her watch for what felt like the hundredth time, tapping her foot impatiently on the pavement. She was waiting at the curb outside the airport, scanning the crowds of people streaming out of the terminal for a glimpse of lucia’s familiar smile.As she waited, Lucia’s mind wandered back to their last conversation. Lucia had sounded distant, preoccupied, and Diana couldn't shake the feeling that something was bothering her friend.Just as Diana was starting to worry that Lucia’s flight had been delayed, she spotted a familiar figure emerging from the crowd. Lucia looked tired but relieved as she made her way towards Diana, towing a small suitcase behind her.Diana grinned, feeling a surge of excitement and affection as she opened her arms for a hug. "Hey, girl!" she exclaimed, squeezing Lucia tightly. "Welcome back!"Diana took a long look at her face when she got in the passenger seat.“First: are we going to your house or my house?”Lucia considered as Diana drove out of

Absence and anger

Did that stop him? No, of course not.“Come on, man. You have a fight? It was bound to happen eventually. Tell Dr. Lucas about it. I’ll get you all fixed up.”Avon stared blankly at the stack of files on his desk, his mind a million miles away. It had been two days since Lucia had left his house, and he couldn't shake the feeling of emptiness that had settled in his chest.He missed her.He missed her bright smile, her infectious laugh, and her sharp wit. He missed the way she always knew how to make him feel better, the way she always challenged him to be his best self.But most of all, he missed the way she made him feel. Like he was home. Like he was exactly where he was meant to be.He couldn't believe Lucia had just left like that. Without a word. Just...gone.Avon's anger simmered just below the surface, threatening to boil over at any moment. He was pissed at Lucia for leaving, pissed at himself for letting her go, and pissed at the world for not cooperating.He stood up, pacin

A night with lucas

After work Avon went home and changed into his running clothes. He ran on the beach for ten miles, trying to exhaust himself so much he didn’t think about Lucia, and how he should be on a plane to go see her at that very moment. It didn’t work.The shameful thing was that he’d already bought a ticket to fly up there that weekend. He’d bought it the day before she flew in for the July weekend, and he hadn’t canceled it yet. He kept thinking he’d hear from her; he’d feel his phone vibrate in his pocket and it would be a text from her. She’d say she was wrong to leave, she’d missed the hell out of him all week just like he’d missed her. And then he would fly up there this weekend, and . . . but that hadn’t happened.So he’d canceled his flight right before leaving the office, and now he was even grumpier than he’d been all week. Now it truly felt over.He climbed up the stairs to his apartment after his run, hot and sweaty and irritable, but no longer in the kind of mood where he would

Facing fears

Avon closed his eyes. He pictured Lucia laughing up at him in the elevator, Lucia dancing with him at the wedding, Lucia smiling at him from their pilfered towel at the Park, Lucia eating tacos on his couch, Lucia frowning at her computer screen, oblivious to him, Lucia whispering “coffee” in his ear early in the morning, Lucia pulling his head down onto her shoulder when he’d flown to her side, lucia tucked inside the curve of his arms in his bed.Avon still sat down, his mind racing with thoughts of Lucia. It had been weeks since she'd left, and he couldn't shake the feeling of emptiness that had settled in his chest.He felt himself being pulled into a dream world where Lucia was waiting for him. In his dream, they were back in his beach house, standing on the edge of the ocean. The sun was setting, casting a warm golden light over the waves.Lucia turned to him, her eyes sparkling with a mischievous glint. "I've missed you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.Avon's hear

A path forward

Lucia’s body shook with sobs as she confronted the pain of her past. She wiped her tears with the hem of her tank top, her eyes fixed on Olivia."I'm so sorry, Carolyn ," Lucia whispered, her voice cracking. "I've regretted my actions for years, but I've been too ashamed to apologize."Carolyn’s expression softened, her eyes brimming with compassion. "Lulu, you've been there for me during my toughest moments," she said gently. "Like when I needed help moving out of that awful apartment in New York after the breakup."Lucia’s guilt resurfaced, but Carolyn’s words offered a glimmer of hope. "I know I wasn't perfect, Carolyn ," Lucia admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. "I hurt you, and I'm deeply sorry. This program was my attempt to make amends, but I realize now that I needed to apologize in person, regardless of the outcome."Carolyn’s face reflected a mix of sadness and understanding. "I appreciate your honesty, Lulu," she said, her voice filled with emotion. "Your apology me

A moment of truth

Avon wanted to surprise Lucia. Avon slipped through the doorway of the city council chambers right at six. He’d wanted to get there early, but he didn’t want Lucia to see him before the meeting started. She hadn’t acknowledged the doughnuts, but he knew she’d gotten them; he’d followed the delivery guy to her office to make sure.He found one of the only empty seats in the back of the council chamber, next to a woman with lots of curly hair who looked vaguely familiar. She looked up and smiled at him for a second before looking back down her phone, her thumbs flying across the screen.He saw Lucia up at the front of the room, sitting next to Nolan and behind a woman he assumed was the mayor. Damn, it felt so good to see her again, even from across the room. She was sitting there, intent on the proceedings, in one of those suits he loved, looking like she was in her element. She was in her element.Maybe she was relieved to not have him taking up her time anymore. Maybe Nolan had a

A change of heart

Avon.Her mind went blank. What was he doing here? She hadn't told him about the meeting, and she certainly hadn't invited him. A flutter of surprise mixed with a dash of anxiety stirred in her chest.How did he even know about this meeting? Lucia's thoughts whirled as she struggled to maintain her composure. She couldn't let her emotions get the better of her, not now, not when she was so close to achieving her goal.But Avon’s presence threw her off balance. She felt like she'd been punched in the gut. Why had he come? Was he here to support her, or to sabotage her efforts?Lucia's eyes locked onto Avon’s , and for a moment, they just stared at each other. The room around her melted away, leaving only the two of them, suspended in a sea of uncertainty.There was something in his eyes, something that looked almost like... longing. Lucia's heart skipped a beat. No, she must be imagining things. Avon had made it clear he wasn't interested in her, not in that way.But as she looked into

Seeking blessings and advice

“Miss Hills?” The voice came from the doorway. Lucia put her head on his shoulder, laughing into his mascara-stained shirt before she turned toward the security guy. “I was going to lock up. Should I, um . . .” Lucia cleared her throat. “Sorry about this, you can lock up. Let me just get my stuff.” She picked her purse back up from where she’d dropped it on the ground and took Avon’s hand. “Let’s go home.” He squeezed her hand and walked with her out the door. “Aren’t you forgetting that we have to meet up with everyone from your office?” She stopped and laughed as she wiped her face with the sleeve of her suit jacket. “I can’t believe it, but I had forgotten that. I’ll text Nolan; he’ll understand. Carolyn can come over . . . a little bit later.” Avon shook his head. He wanted nothing more than to take her straight home and make up for all of their lost time, but he knew she’d regret missing out on this night with her crew. “No, no, you can’t not go. This is your night of

The proposal

“Why can’t James meet us at the restaurant?” Lucia said walked into the Lacoste , almost a year and three months after they’d met there. James and Lucas were in town and were staying there for some reason, instead of one of the more convenient hotels downtown. Avon had insisted on meeting them in their room, instead of at the restaurant where they were having dinner. Lucia was trying not to complain about it, but it was a Thursday night at eight , she’d had a long day, and she was ready for a cocktail and an enormous plate of French fries.“He needs your opinion on his outfit. I don’t know.” Avon had been distracted their whole drive there and kept checking his phone. She knew he had a few patients he was worried about, but this was unusual for him.She pressed the button for the elevator and looked up at him and smiled, ready to reminisce about their elevator, but he wasn’t looking at her; he was looking off in the distance. Okay. She tried not to take it personally.In the past ye

Forever entwined

The air vibrated with a nervous energy, a happy hum that buzzed through the meticulously decorated gardens. Sunlight dappled through the leaves, painting shifting patterns on the white linen tablecloths and the faces of the assembled guests. Today was the day. Today, Avon would marry Lucia. Avon, usually a whirlwind of nervous energy, stood surprisingly calm beneath the gazebo. His dark hair, usually unruly, was slicked back, and the tailored suit felt both familiar and foreign all at once. He adjusted his tie for the tenth time, a small smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. He glanced around at the crowd - familiar faces filled with love and anticipation. His parents, beaming with pride, his mother, playfully winking, and his boisterous group of friends, all trying to mask their own emotions with jokes and backslaps. He was ready. Or at least, he told himself he was. He had imagined this day countless times in his mind, each time a little different, each time culminating in

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