But Winston doesn’t move and just stands as still as a statue.
I’ve never seen him do that before.
Levi just stares at him for a moment, then sighs and flicks his hand in the air, turning to head down the driveway towards his house. “I’ll bring his food over later.”
I smile as I watch him walk away, the early morning glow of the rising sun landing on him and spreading over his shoulders, while the world around him still sits in shadow.
Of all the beauty in this world… The sun found the most beautiful part of it first.
The light in my darkness.
FORTY
Keigan
Charlottetown isn’t that far from you. You could find a girl there.
Jade
Seriously, get on the dating apps. A 26 year old tech professional who just moved back to the island after living in Toronto? You won’t have a problem at all.
I rollmy eyes as I watch the texts come in from my brother and sister, who have recently made it their mission to find me a girlfriend. They say it’s to keep me from going crazy living with Mom and Dad, but I know that’s not it. I know they’re worried I’ll be bored and restless and leave PEI again. And if I’m in a relationship with someonefromhere, that won’t be so easy.
Little do they know…
I’m not getting on any dating apps.
Jade
Why? It’s the best way to find someone. People don’t meet organically anymore.
Keigan
Truth. You need to go looking for it, dude. Especially in Linton…
Jade
Yeah, you’re not finding anyone in Linton unless you grew up with them. Come on, you’re telling me you haven’t been on any apps while in Toronto? I find that hard to believe.
Jesus Christ.
Well… she’s not wrong. I did grow up with the person I’m… dating? I wince at the sound of that. Sucking off? God, no, that’s even worse.
I blow out a breath as I tap out my reply and hit send.
I’m already taken.
Jade
What? Who! Tell me!
Keigan
Who??
I lift my phone and snap a picture of my computer screen full of charts and numbers, and hit send.
Keigan
