Arrogance melted into astonishment as Jake stiffened his face. You’re serious? Over nonsense?”
“Yes,” I said clearly. “Finished. All done.”
Seeing me, he grabbed his coat and went without saying anything. It ended when the door slammed behind him.
After thinking for a while, I called the pizza business. Tom replied.
Hi Tom, Emily. I… Thank you. You were right about Jake.”
The line paused. Emily, I’m very sorry. I felt you should.”
“I appreciate it,” I answered with genuinely. “Maybe I could buy you coffee? To talk?”
“I’d like that,” Tom said, comforting my damaged heart with his warm voice.
My concern about confronting Jake faded the next day when I saw Tom at the café. His real care in his eyes made me feel seen for the first time in a while.
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