And that’s when my brain slams that door shut, the one I’d left cracked open just for him. Because I have to pull my walls back up and remember the reasons I left.
He never denied his schedule and lifehadn’tchanged. So starting to wish and dream again would only reopen the wounds I worked so hard to close.
No. I can’t do that to myself again.
Patton Pierce belongs to the world, not me. And pretending otherwise will just lead me to the same heartache I felt all those years ago.
We might have been best friends, lovers, and spouses at one time. We may both still be wearing our friendship bracelets. But we’re not those people anymore. Let me rephrase:I’mnot the person I used to be anymore.
“I’m sorry, too, Patton,” I say, sniffling. “And thank you for all of this.” I wave to the blanket and the thoughtful gesture. “But nothing has changed for me after six years . . . yet everything has.”
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Seven Schlongs Hen Party
Garrett Meyer
So, most of our wives came home well past the witching hour last night. What kind of intel are we dealing with? I’ll share if you share.
Darian Meyer
I don’t know much. Rani said there was a lot of alcohol and tissues involved.
Dean Meyer
Alcohol and tissues? Makes me think of the last time Mala was mad at me. Spoiler alert: I didn’t use the tissues to wipe my tears.
Hudson Case
Oh, for fuck’s sake. What did we say about oversharing, Dean?
Troy Winters
Jesus. Some of us are trying to eat breakfast, jackass.
Dean Meyer
What? It’s just us girls here. Besides, I could have gone into WAY more detail about what I did with the alcohol.
Darian Meyer
Yup. Definitely too early for this shit.
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[Dean Meyerhas addedDarian Meyerto the chat]
Dean Meyer
Oh, come on! Lighten up, little bro. Or did that hit too close to home? Are you upset because you still have to use alcohol and tissues since Rani’s still considered a child-bride?
Darian Meyer
She’s NOT a child-bride, asshole.
Garrett Meyer
