"Did you ever see her again?"

I shook my head. "No. When I'd get low sometimes I'd cyber stalk her a little. She's married now, and she and her husband have a baby. She'd lied to me, the whole time."

"Or she's lying to herself."

"Maybe. But she still left. It sucked, and I didn't go back to school. There was a job available at the beach, so I took it. And that's where you found me."

"And you haven't dated anyone since?"

"Not really. I guess that's why this is scary." I tapped Aly's hand holding the key.

"Thank you for trusting me. I love you."

I nodded, My...