up.
I can’t even begin to understand what’s happening with my life right now, but I know I have to be there for him. He would be there for me . . . I think.
I swipe my thumb across the screen of my phone, bringing it back to life, and make the first of several calls.
“Piper Grey.”
“Hey, Pipe. It’s me.”
“Well, that tone doesn’t sound good. What’s going on?”
“I just got a call from Graham’s dad. Apparently, Graham had an accident while on vacation and has some broken bones. He’s flying home tomorrow, which means I have to go home and take care of him.” I don’t tamper my annoyance. Piper loves me unconditionally, even when I’m being a selfish bitch.
“Wait. Explain to me why you have to go back to New York?”
“I just did, Piper. Graham’s badly hurt and he needs me.”
“No. He needs a nurse. You’re doing a job, remember? He’s the one who went on vacation by himself. Why do you have to be the one to sacrifice and take care of his ass?”
My annoyance turns to my best friend. She’s pushing my buttons, and she knows it.
“Don’t make me feel worse than I already do. I have enough pictures and information to finish my article, and I don’t appreciate you questioning my professionalism. As for why I’m the one to sacrifice and take care of him, it’s because I’m his fucking girlfriend. That’s what girlfriends do.”
“Whoa. Defensive much, Dani?” I imagine her holding her hand up, like she’s motioning for me to stop. “I don’t doubt your professionalism, but as the person who helped you get hired, I have to ask. Also, as your best friend, I want to make sure you’re not being taken advantage of.”
I know this. I know Piper is only looking out for me, but I’m feeling so torn right now—torn between what I should do and what I want to do.
If I’m being completely honest, I don’t want to leave. I’m really enjoying being here alone, working hard, and making my own schedule. Of course, I’m not really alone. The people I’ve met in French Settlement make me feel more at home than I have in a long time.
My mind flashes to Micah, but I can’t allow myself to dwell on him. He seems just fine with his girl-of-the-moment club and I have Graham.
Maybe this will be the kick in the pants our relationship needs. Maybe this will be what breaks us for good. I owe it to him to find out either way, which means I should start packing my bags.
Micah
PULLING INTO THE GRAVEL DRIVE of the motel feels kinda weird. The only times I ever come here are to see Val, so being here to see Dani definitely makes me think about my life choices. I’m not particularly proud of my track record, but I can’t be ashamed of it either. It is what it is. I’ve just never felt the need to be tied to one girl, and while Val is the girl I’ve been with the most, I wouldn’t be able to stand her on a regular basis. Come to think of it, there haven’t been any women I’ve felt the need to see more than a few times. I’ve just never clicked with anyone on more than a superficial level and I never really thought about it until now.
Dani, on the other hand, I feel like I could be around her every day and never get tired of her. She’s fun to talk to, and I love the way she laughs. I haven’t found one thing about her that annoys me. I guess that’s why I’m sitting in this parking lot barely after sunrise.
I woke up early this morning with Dani on my mind, and I figured if I could catch her before she started her day, I might be able to steal her away for a few hours to show her something. Really, I just want to see her—hang out with her. We could go walk around the Piggly Wiggly for all I care. After our talk last night, I feel like she could use a friend, and after seeing her reaction to the pond, I know she’ll love where I want to take her today.
Jumping out of the truck, I grab the to-go cups of coffee I made before I left the house and shut the door behind me. Since
I can’t even begin to understand what’s happening with my life right now, but I know I have to be there for him. He would be there for me . . . I think.
I swipe my thumb across the screen of my phone, bringing it back to life, and make the first of several calls.
“Piper Grey.”
“Hey, Pipe. It’s me.”
“Well, that tone doesn’t sound good. What’s going on?”
“I just got a call from Graham’s dad. Apparently, Graham had an accident while on vacation and has some broken bones. He’s flying home tomorrow, which means I have to go home and take care of him.” I don’t tamper my annoyance. Piper loves me unconditionally, even when I’m being a selfish bitch.
“Wait. Explain to me why you have to go back to New York?”
“I just did, Piper. Graham’s badly hurt and he needs me.”
“No. He needs a nurse. You’re doing a job, remember? He’s the one who went on vacation by himself. Why do you have to be the one to sacrifice and take care of his ass?”
My annoyance turns to my best friend. She’s pushing my buttons, and she knows it.
“Don’t make me feel worse than I already do. I have enough pictures and information to finish my article, and I don’t appreciate you questioning my professionalism. As for why I’m the one to sacrifice and take care of him, it’s because I’m his fucking girlfriend. That’s what girlfriends do.”
“Whoa. Defensive much, Dani?” I imagine her holding her hand up, like she’s motioning for me to stop. “I don’t doubt your professionalism, but as the person who helped you get hired, I have to ask. Also, as your best friend, I want to make sure you’re not being taken advantage of.”
I know this. I know Piper is only looking out for me, but I’m feeling so torn right now—torn between what I should do and what I want to do.
If I’m being completely honest, I don’t want to leave. I’m really enjoying being here alone, working hard, and making my own schedule. Of course, I’m not really alone. The people I’ve met in French Settlement make me feel more at home than I have in a long time.
My mind flashes to Micah, but I can’t allow myself to dwell on him. He seems just fine with his girl-of-the-moment club and I have Graham.
Maybe this will be the kick in the pants our relationship needs. Maybe this will be what breaks us for good. I owe it to him to find out either way, which means I should start packing my bags.
Micah
PULLING INTO THE GRAVEL DRIVE of the motel feels kinda weird. The only times I ever come here are to see Val, so being here to see Dani definitely makes me think about my life choices. I’m not particularly proud of my track record, but I can’t be ashamed of it either. It is what it is. I’ve just never felt the need to be tied to one girl, and while Val is the girl I’ve been with the most, I wouldn’t be able to stand her on a regular basis. Come to think of it, there haven’t been any women I’ve felt the need to see more than a few times. I’ve just never clicked with anyone on more than a superficial level and I never really thought about it until now.
Dani, on the other hand, I feel like I could be around her every day and never get tired of her. She’s fun to talk to, and I love the way she laughs. I haven’t found one thing about her that annoys me. I guess that’s why I’m sitting in this parking lot barely after sunrise.
I woke up early this morning with Dani on my mind, and I figured if I could catch her before she started her day, I might be able to steal her away for a few hours to show her something. Really, I just want to see her—hang out with her. We could go walk around the Piggly Wiggly for all I care. After our talk last night, I feel like she could use a friend, and after seeing her reaction to the pond, I know she’ll love where I want to take her today.
Jumping out of the truck, I grab the to-go cups of coffee I made before I left the house and shut the door behind me. Since
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