No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Fanny fell silent, burying her face into the crook of my neck.

I reached up to stroke her hair. "Missing Yates pretty bad, huh?"

"It's worse than having a crush," Fanny sighed out.

"Well, that's because you just got a taste of something good, and now you can't have more. Of course, it's tough," I teased, trying to lighten her mood.

"I could have him if I wanted. I'd just hop on a plane," Fanny boasted with a laugh.

Her words reminded me of their conversation last night. "So, you're seriously considering following him?"

Fanny sat up, crossing her legs on the sofa. "I haven't decided yet."

That meant she was considering it.

It was understandable. Who wouldn't want to be with the one they love, especially someone she's had a crush on for so long?

"Take your time, no rush," I nudged her with my shoulder. "So, what was it like last night?"

Fanny playfully jabbed her finger towards me. "You said what's mine is yours. Why so curious?"

"Curious about what our polite and genteel Yates is like when he's not dressed for the ball, of course," I said with a mischievous grin. "Felicia, ever since you've been with Ernest, you've lost all sense of... decency," Fanny's words made me burst into laughter.

I was just kidding.

matters. Ernest had breakfast delivered, and Fanny joined me for a few

could she eat when her loved one had flown

push her, and frankly, I wasn't much hungrier

I rest, but after a quick tidy

Fanny to the

incubator. The nurse told us the baby was strong, growing quickly, and

mother. Not once had she visited, unlike

leave the hospital, or is she still here?" I couldn't help

still here," Fanny had just replied when

frowned as she checked the caller ID, then said, "It's our chief. What does the big

call, I watched the baby, noticing he resembled Haley around the eyes.

chest feel tight. Such a young life lost to a

while to

had finished her call

wasn't right.

my hand in front

up? The

keep you

me, her eyes

that look?"