No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

This time, I didn't shed a tear. It felt like I had no tears left to cry, or maybe it was just my heart growing numb.

I'd come to terms with the idea of going our separate ways from Ernest.

On the drive back, the rain poured relentlessly, as if we'd hit the peak of the rainy season.

Maybe it was because I was distracted, or maybe the slick roads were to blame, but I failed to brake in time and hit the car in front of me.

The rain was so heavy that neither of us wanted to step out to check the damage, so we both ended up calling the cops from inside our cars.

By the time the police and insurance agent arrived, the rain had eased up a bit. We both got out of our cars, and to my surprise, the other driver was Shirley Travis.

"If I'd known it was you, we could've skipped calling the cops in this downpour," Shirley said, causing the young officer to smirk.

"Do you two know each other? Are you going to settle this privately or through insurance?" the police and insurance agent asked.

"Through insurance."

"Privately."

spoke

out, or I'll have to write up

We

they'll tow our cars. It's really inconvenient, especially with all this rain. And for such

car is a hassle, especially now. Though, it's not like Shirley would be left without a ride. Her reluctance probably came from not wanting the hassle. Still, I insisted on going through insurance, and we let the police and insurance agent

Shirley softened as I was about to leave, and a sweet voice called to

face, I smiled and approached her. "Long time no

her sudden invitation caught me

today

pinning this

child speaking up, whether stayed for her birthday or not, I felt obliged to give her a gift. "Nancy, I'll take

just want this lady to play with me," her

nothing material.

Nancy's eyes were clear, filled

softened

at home," Shirley said with

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