CARLY

“Come with me. You can take a few days off.” I didn’t want to let him go. I was not ready yet. “Please?”

“You have to go and sort things out. And I’m not going anywhere.” He cupped my face and pressed his lips into mine. But it wasn’t enough. I needed him by my side.

“But I need you.” I felt like I want to cry again.

“I need you too, but you have things that need to be settled and done with your family. This is your chance.”

I looked away, tears welling in my eyes. “I can’t convince you, can I?”

“You don’t need to convince...