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And who was Jace asking for now?The mama he wouldn’t remember, or a friend he missed.
It didn’t matter.They were both gone from his life for good.Sean had made sure of that.
Chapter 12
Monica slid into abooth at Lizzie’s Diner right before noon on Saturday after another sleepless night.Her brain kept debating the pros and cons of moving to Arizona or staying here.The problem was that there was nothing to debate.Six days without a word from Sean pretty much proved there was no reason to stay in Garfield.She’d been more than silly to think otherwise.To think that she might find love and a family in weeks after she’d been looking and praying for years.
I have a plan, daughter.
The words in Monica’s spirit failed to bring relief.She’d been hearing the same words for years.As far as she was concerned, God’s plan existed in Arizona.
If that was the case, then why was she about to drag Bobbie into her drama?Before she could formulate an answer, her friend scooted into the seat across from her.
“That is not a happy look.”Bobbie tilted her head and studied her like a specimen in a lab.
“What?”
“Lips pursed, brow furrowed, circles under your eyes.You looked bad on Thursday.You look worse today.Start talking.”
Monica looked into the eyes of her friend.There’d be no judgment here, only understanding, but she still chewed her lip.
Bobbie leveled her with a look.“I’m not leaving without the whole story.”
“I think I’m in love,” Monica blurted, not even sure where the words had come from.
Bobbie sat back, eyes wide.
Before Monica could explain or...pull the words back, the waitress stopped at their table.“What can I get for you ladies?”
Bobbie’s gaze never left Monica’s face.“Diet Coke, cheeseburger and fries, times two.”She waited until the waitress walked away, then leaned forward.“With Sean, obviously.Spill.”
Monica laid it out in order.The possible move to Arizona and the job of her dreams.Her growing attraction to Sean and her love for a little boy who’d stolen more of her heart than his father had.The kiss, the fight, and days of silence.When she finished, she didn’t have the energy to downplay everything she’d said or mask her own sadness.“I know I’m dumping on you and taking horrible advantage of our friendship, but I don’t know what to do, or if I should do anything.”
They were quiet as the waitress returned with their lunch.
Monica salted her fries, picked one up, looked at it, and dropped it back in the basket.“I’ve only known Sean for a few weeks, and he’s made it perfectly clear that he isn’t looking for a relationship.Then there’s this opportunity to work with Matthew Wright in Phoenix.Part of me wants to focus on that opportunity, but what if I never feel this way about a guy again?But Sean’s made it clear he’s not interested.Even if I try to repair our friendship, where can it go?Nowhere if I move to Arizona, and if I don’t take the opportunity, I may never have another chance at a job like this.”She put her head in her hands and fisted her fingers in her hair.“I’ve got so much on my plate right now between work, the January event, and all the volunteer stuff I’m involved in, I can’t even think straight.”
