Page 41 of Creed
But the way I wanted you?
That has never changed.
Devin:
Jameson.
Me:
Tell me it didn’t change for you.
Devin:
You already know.
Me:
So what are we going to do about it?
Devin:
That’s just it.
I don’t know.
Me:
Sometimes you just have to take a chance.
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DEVIN
Me:
How about that dinner?
I staredat the message for a second before hitting send. Butterflies erupted in the pit of my stomach as my fingers hovered over the screen. I was about to open a door I wasn’t sure I needed to open. This whole thing could blow up in my face, and I could end up hurt again.
But it was also a chance to feel alive. Alive in a way that only Jameson could make me feel. So, I went for it. I sent that message, and I held my breath until I read his response.
Jameson:
I’m in.
My place Friday night at seven.
I’ll make dinner and a fire.
Me:
I have the kids this weekend.
Again,my chest tightened. I wasn’t sure how he’d feel about me not being readily available. But it was a hard truth that he was going to have to accept if we moved forward with this. My kids were my life, and anyone who wanted to be with me would have to understand that.
He didn’t respond.
All the others had been quick and right to the punch.
