Short Story

There was agony in my heart, however, as I felt that his affections for me didn't surpass the desire we had so regularly and eagerly tried to fulfill. Suddenly, I felt that it was necessary to apologize to him for loving him so much.

And then she turned to me. I felt special that she had saved me for last. I smiled at her, and she did the same to me. We had grown inseparable over the past few years especially, but now it was time to say goodbye. I knew at that point that nothing at all would change, that we would still be sisters, still be best friends, still be inseparable. Who cares if we’re 5 ½ hours away? This was us.

“I suppose I'll hold off for a bit,” I said, giving Marzie an answer, but then adding, “at least until my parents have had time to talk it over and it’s been settled on that we're definitely moving. So maybe… tomorrow,”

“I’m sorry, my love,” I said as my eyes began to water. She grabbed her chest in pain and stared at me. Her eyes teared up and a single tear ran down her cheek as she took her final breath. I did what I had done so many times before, but I never felt any remorse for my actions until then.

He walked over wrapping his arms around my waist, whispering into my ear, “I missed you all weekend. No more of those long softball trips out of town. I need my girl by my side.”

"Father I am sorry. I only meant to stay a moment and time got away from me", Mericc replied, his face pale.

“I see now that you do not miss seeing me the same as I miss you,” he said, a tinge of hurt in his

“We were so close,” she then whispered as she looked like she might shed a tear or two before leaving the room and leaving me once again with my thoughts of failure.

I had tears falling down my face. I was remembering everything, I was remembering every single memory I have had with Michael. He was so in love with me, how did I miss it? All I know is that I was happier with him. I sighed and started the car and got on the road.

“I'm quite sure she is,” said Tim calmly. “However, I know you would not care for me to miss out of having some fun with Sam. Of course, each of you should come with us to pick out something to wear for dinner and a few things for when you come visit my family’s estate for our announcement party. Knowing my parents, we may have to do a formal wedding for several society papers and magazines announcing our marriage and have a small reception in the back yard for a few hundred family and friends.”

But once he was in the elevator, he didn't hold back or try to keep it quiet. He could only hope this was for the best and that this was the right desicion. Even though, he knew somewhere in the back of his mind, it wasn't.

He nods against my shoulder, before pulling away from me with a hand on my shoulder to keep himself steady. His eyes are red, but he isn’t crying anymore, which is a good sign. It means he can get over this. He will get over this because he’s done it before with his parents and his sister. “I know,” he breathes, shakily. “And thank you for not leaving his side.”

As I dug a little deeper, I found pictures and more messages from three more women. I kept reading through Levi’s messages until I heard him turn the shower off. Then I put the phone back where it was and pretended like I was watching television. After Levi put his clothes back on, we hugged and kissed for a few minutes, then we were out the door.

"I 'm sorry" is the first thing that comes out of his mouth, his eyes are water as he pulls keys out of his pockets I

“I thought about it but I didn’t know if Gwen would mind. You know she really wants a small wedding.”