No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 103



Jacqueline paused for a second, then broke into a warm smile.

"What on earth are you talking about, kiddo? Don't let a guy like Conrad ruin your view of all men. Yeah, there are some playboys out there, but there are plenty of great ones too," Jacqueline said with her usual good humor.

Even at fifty, she was as hip as they come.

Her comment had me chuckling, "Sure, there are good guys out there, but I'm just not in the mood right now. I need a breather, at least."

I was hoping that would steer the conversation away from delicate topics.

Some things are better left unsaid to avoid awkwardness for everyone.

"Fair enough," Jacqueline conceded, and I secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

But then she quickly turned the tables on me. "However, you know what they say - the early bird catches the worm. Don't wait too long, or all the good ones might be taken."

I laughed again, and so did Jacqueline.

with you will be

praise made me a bit nervous, but I had my response ready, "Jacqueline, you said it yourself - I'm a catch. So, only the very best will do for me.

don't... let a little hurt now lead

I choose

always well thought out, including my

me, saying no

she might as well have watched me grow up. She knew

she concluded the

about to finish, Jacqueline casually asked, "Did you

looked up

"He's still quite

lovers, you've grown

hummed

their house when they moved to

for a moment before responding, My dad always talked about it. He wanted to take me there someday.

Jacqueline.

was the truth, and there

you find anything??"

mind first, then the

"Times change," I replied.