"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 heart was beating fast, and I blinked away a tear. Concern was evident in her eyes, and she climbed into my lap. God, the feel of her skin on mine was sublime. She laid her head on my shoulder and I wrapped my arms around her wais
