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.

whoever ends up with you will be counting their lucky stars," she

I'm a catch. So, only the very best will do for me. I'm happy to

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

it, "I never settle. If I choose someone, he

were always

at me,

as well have watched

she

I was about to finish,

up at

mentioned it," she explained. "He's still

chuckled, "Even if you two aren't lovers, you've grown up

I hummed in

when

before responding, My dad always talked about it. He wanted to take me there someday. It was about fulfilling

Jacqueline.

truth, and there was nothing

find anything??"

to mind first, then the little courtyard and

"Times change," I replied.