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.

up with you will be counting their lucky stars,"

ready, "Jacqueline, you said it yourself - I'm a

on board. "Don't settle for less, and certainly don't... let a little hurt now lead you to just anyone."

I choose someone, he must be the best in my

to understand that my decisions were always well thought

at me, saying

might as

the spirit," she

back to my meal, and just as I was about to finish, Jacqueline casually

up

it," she explained. "He's still

two aren't lovers, you've grown up together.

I hummed

made you think of visiting? I remember your parents saying they sold their house when they moved to

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

Jacqueline.

and there was

you find

Ernest came to mind first, then

"Times change," I replied.