Seven Years for One Regret
But then, she sighed, "I know you've been with Lorenzo for seven years, but he's never wanted to marry you. We don't have forever to wait. When youth is gone, he won't want you anymore."
She paused, then gently advised me, "But still, I hope you're not acting out of impulse. Marriage is a big deal. Don't rush into it."
I couldn't hold back my tears. "Mom, I understand. I'm not rushing. I'll listen to you this time."
The call ended, and it took me a while to calm down.
I touched up my makeup and drove off.
The pinned location turned out to be a French restaurant, and I frowned, hoping I wouldn't meet those I didn't want to see.