I was such a genius. I knew telling Mom about that particular detail would sell her on Griffin right away. Hell,Iwas still melting just thinking about it.
Ever since we’d been at his house two weekends ago, I kept looking at the pics I’d taken of the two of them. Unfortunately, Griffin had been crazy busy since then. I was discovering that the man was quite a bit of a workaholic. But even though he had a lot going on, he texted me a few times a day and even dropped by with dinner about three times a week. The fact that he was carving out time for me made me feel important.
But things were starting to get busier and busier on my end as well as the tax season began. I was keeping my fingers crossed that it would mean I’d get that full-time job offer soon, but I wasn’t holding my breath. The way I saw it, I had to prove to my boss that I was an invaluable member of the team, and the rest would just work out.
“We can’t wait to meet him when we come visit,” Mom said.
“Yes, I’m so excited about that too.”
“Listen, I’ve got to go. I love you darling. Take care, okay?”
“Sure. You, too, Mom.”
After hanging up, I started wondering how I’d coordinate the visit if we did manage to sell the house before my parents arrived. Although, unfortunately, I hadn’t heard from the realtor yet.
Biting my lip, I decided to push a bit and messaged her.
Phoebe: Hey! Any news about the house? It’s been a while.
Beth: I have an email with the offer in drafts but was waiting for some details to finalize it. Never mind, I’ll just send it like it is.
I read the message three times before it sank in.
Oh my God.
We have an offer on the house.
I immediately opened my inbox. The email from Beth was there. They were offering $15,000 over the asking price, which she said was to be expected.
I felt my body loosen up. My muscles almost turned liquid with relief. This was yet another thing I’d started to believe wasn’t going to happen after all. I felt like I’d be stuck making payments for this house forever.
See, Phoebe? It pays off to keep moving forward and expect good things to happen.
The profit on the sale was slim, but at least I’d get rid of the mortgage payment. I wasn’t going to look a gift horse in the mouth. So I instantly replied to Beth and CCed Marshall, so he’d be in the loop.
The only caveat was that they wanted the house empty in three weeks. That didn’t give me much time to find something else, but beggars couldn’t be choosers.
Whatever. I want to accept.
I inhaled deeply, then immediately forwarded the offer to Veronica.
I was relieved, but at the same time, I couldn’t believe this stage of my life was ending. I wassoready to leave this house behind and the memories of how I got here. Only a few months ago, I wouldn’t have thought that was possible. This house had embodied a lot of my dreams, but not anymore. I knew it had a lot to do with meeting Griffin. I’d started healing even before we werereallydating.
I smiled at the thought. I was moving on, and it felt glorious.
My phone rang with a call from Veronica.
“Congratulations!” she said as soon as I answered.
“I’m so relieved.”
“Girl, you’re on fire.”
“That’s exactly how I feel.”
“Have you started to look at places to live?” she asked.
“No, I haven’t.”
