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

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. I'm happy to wait

Jacqueline was fully on board. "Don't settle for less, and certainly don't... let a little hurt now lead you to just anyone." She was clearly hinting at

upfront about it, "I never settle. If I choose someone, he must be the best

to understand that my decisions were always

at me, saying

by her side for a decade, she might as well have watched me grow up. She knew me

she concluded

meal, and just as I was about to finish, Jacqueline casually asked, "Did

looked up at

she explained. "He's still quite

"Even if you two aren't lovers, you've grown up together. We're practically

I hummed

parents saying they sold their house when

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

Jacqueline.

the truth, and

find anything??"

mind first, then the little courtyard and our

"Times change," I replied.