I wake up with a cramp in my neck. When my vision finally comes in focus, I realize that I had fallen asleep against the door of my bedroom. I get up to look at myself in the mirror and realize that my makeup from last night is all smudged.
After I got to the apartment, I balled my eyes out. I guess, I had fallen asleep like that.
What I did last night wasn't smart at all. But neither is crying like this. I have to clear things out with Brett before it starts affecting me more unhealthily.
Can we talk?
-W
In a matter of seconds I get a reply.
You know the place and time.
-B
He wants to meet up at Starbucks. At the same time when we first met. After that day we always met there at the same time.
I made my way towards the bathroom to shower and brush my teeth. Once I'm done cleaning myself, I put on a pair of black jeans and a plain purple V neck.
"Hey, how are you feeling?" Megan asks me once I enter the kitchen.
"Good I guess."
"I made you breakfast."
"Thanks Megan," I give her a thankful smile.
She probably knows that I don't want to talk about why I left so early yesterday because she hasn't brought it up.
We both eat in silence. When I'm just about done Megan speaks up.
"Something in the mail came for you. It was an internship offer."
"Oh really?"
"Yup. I'll go grab the letter for you. I didn't read it, I just saw the title."
When Megan hands me the letter, I rip it open. An internship opportunity can be amazing for me.
"Read it out loud" Megan exclaims excitedly.
"Dear Willa Hewett... You have been expected for an internship... office in New York?"
"Wait, it's in New York?" Megan asks disappointedly.
I nod my head in response.
"Well? Are you going to take it?"
"I mean... it'll be really good for my career and I feel like I need to get out of here, you know? Explore other areas..." I trail off.
"You mean get away from Brett." Megan accusingly states.
"Of course not! It's purely for my career," I try my hardest to sound believable.
Megan says nothing for a minute. She inhales deeply and replies, "I'm sorry. I should be happy for you and encouraging you. I'll just miss you so much."
"Aww Megan. Of course I'll miss you too!" I hug her tightly.
"So when does it start?" Megan asks after we break apart.
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The Reality of a Relationship
Short StoryWilla and Brett are deeply in love. Just like every couple, they make a bunch of memories together. When something happens that slowly drives them apart, decisions will have to be made. Sometimes a forever just isn't an always.
