knew her, and it hadn’t bothered me when we all hung out together, or even if they’d done something together, but I was feeling weird now, like maybe there was more between her and Cade than she let on. I’d just admitted to myself that I was in love with him, which made me over sensitive to her sickening adoration.
The plane ride to L.A. was uneventful. I was itching to open Cade’s gift but wanted to wait until I was completely alone. I knew whatever it was it had to be extremely personal, and no doubt would reduce me to a tearful mess, given the fragility of my emotions. I didn’t want to risk breaking down in front of Wendy. I was cursed with my emotions showing easily on my features because I wasn’t strong enough to fight that at the moment. I’d have to wait until I was home.
She didn’t need to know about it anyway. Wendy was fun to hang out with, but we didn’t have one of those friendships where we confided every secret to each other. I wasn’t sure if I could really trust her not to run right to Cade with anything she thought would rile up trouble. There were only two people I trusted that much, Cade and my brother, Nathan. I was shocked by my thoughts. I didn’t trust David as much as I did Cade though I’d known him for years, and until five months ago, he was the closest person to me.
As the plane landed, I figured Cade was somewhere over the middle of the United States, like Chicago, and each passing second took him farther away from me. My head ached, my chest felt empty. I had to call my manager when I got back to see what she had lined up for me, also, my publicist would have worked out my promotional schedule. The best distraction would be to dive into more work, so I hoped Jeanne had some other auditions lined up. Another role or whatever it took to pass the time until I would see Cade again. Perhaps Martin would let us use some of the rushes to submit for other roles.
I did know there was a script waiting for me for some pop culture biopic that I’d need to read. Jeanne was adamant that I needed to audition for that one so I promised myself I’d do my best to delve into that in the next day or two. Tonight, I just wanted to hug my parents, walk my dog, and open Cade’s present. My heart sped up a little at the thought. I closed my eyes as the memories from this morning in the hotel room overwhelmed me.
My phone vibrated in my bag causing my heart to lurch, anxious to see if would be Cade, but it was only David.
U back yet?
How romantic, I thought.
I had to find a way to distance myself from him, mostly because I was uncomfortable whenever we were together now. I didn’t want to hurt him because he’d been a good friend over the years, but we really needed a break. He was a good person, but somewhere along the line, infatuation had been replaced with indifference, and sometimes, even irritation. I needed to figure out how to deal with David in a way that would facilitate us both moving on, and yet, remaining friends. My parents and brother adored him, and that would pose a problem. I dreaded hurting him, and knew he wouldn’t take it well.
No .
I sent a reply. I hoped he wouldn’t bug me all night.
After the car dropped me at my house, I went inside, and took my bags up to my room. “Hey, Brooks!” I smiled at my brother’s nickname for me. “Glad to have you home. Wanna go for a dip with me?” Though he was my brother, Nate was one of my best friends. His presence would be nice today. He’d keep me from worrying and feeling sad.
“Yeah, just give me a few minutes to get settled. Can you grab my other suitcase off the landing and bring it upstairs, please? Leave it by the door, then I’ll meet you out back, okay?”
“Sure, Sis!” He bounded out to the stoop to retrieve my suitcase.
I was thankful for the sunny weather. In Vancouver it rained so much and the overcast skies felt gloomy. It was beautiful there, though, and I liked nothing more than
The plane ride to L.A. was uneventful. I was itching to open Cade’s gift but wanted to wait until I was completely alone. I knew whatever it was it had to be extremely personal, and no doubt would reduce me to a tearful mess, given the fragility of my emotions. I didn’t want to risk breaking down in front of Wendy. I was cursed with my emotions showing easily on my features because I wasn’t strong enough to fight that at the moment. I’d have to wait until I was home.
She didn’t need to know about it anyway. Wendy was fun to hang out with, but we didn’t have one of those friendships where we confided every secret to each other. I wasn’t sure if I could really trust her not to run right to Cade with anything she thought would rile up trouble. There were only two people I trusted that much, Cade and my brother, Nathan. I was shocked by my thoughts. I didn’t trust David as much as I did Cade though I’d known him for years, and until five months ago, he was the closest person to me.
As the plane landed, I figured Cade was somewhere over the middle of the United States, like Chicago, and each passing second took him farther away from me. My head ached, my chest felt empty. I had to call my manager when I got back to see what she had lined up for me, also, my publicist would have worked out my promotional schedule. The best distraction would be to dive into more work, so I hoped Jeanne had some other auditions lined up. Another role or whatever it took to pass the time until I would see Cade again. Perhaps Martin would let us use some of the rushes to submit for other roles.
I did know there was a script waiting for me for some pop culture biopic that I’d need to read. Jeanne was adamant that I needed to audition for that one so I promised myself I’d do my best to delve into that in the next day or two. Tonight, I just wanted to hug my parents, walk my dog, and open Cade’s present. My heart sped up a little at the thought. I closed my eyes as the memories from this morning in the hotel room overwhelmed me.
My phone vibrated in my bag causing my heart to lurch, anxious to see if would be Cade, but it was only David.
U back yet?
How romantic, I thought.
I had to find a way to distance myself from him, mostly because I was uncomfortable whenever we were together now. I didn’t want to hurt him because he’d been a good friend over the years, but we really needed a break. He was a good person, but somewhere along the line, infatuation had been replaced with indifference, and sometimes, even irritation. I needed to figure out how to deal with David in a way that would facilitate us both moving on, and yet, remaining friends. My parents and brother adored him, and that would pose a problem. I dreaded hurting him, and knew he wouldn’t take it well.
No .
I sent a reply. I hoped he wouldn’t bug me all night.
After the car dropped me at my house, I went inside, and took my bags up to my room. “Hey, Brooks!” I smiled at my brother’s nickname for me. “Glad to have you home. Wanna go for a dip with me?” Though he was my brother, Nate was one of my best friends. His presence would be nice today. He’d keep me from worrying and feeling sad.
“Yeah, just give me a few minutes to get settled. Can you grab my other suitcase off the landing and bring it upstairs, please? Leave it by the door, then I’ll meet you out back, okay?”
“Sure, Sis!” He bounded out to the stoop to retrieve my suitcase.
I was thankful for the sunny weather. In Vancouver it rained so much and the overcast skies felt gloomy. It was beautiful there, though, and I liked nothing more than
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