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."

and I spoke at the same

officer gave us a look. "Sort it out, or I'll have to write up a

insurance. We

inconvenient, especially with all this rain. And for such a minor thing, it's hardly

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

softened as I was about to leave, and a

Nancy's adorable little face, I smiled and approached her.

Today's my birthday," her sudden invitation

today was like a gift delivered

she pinning this on

birthday or not, I felt obliged to

want this lady to play with me," her words reminded me

lacking nothing material. What she lacks

eyes were clear, filled

softened

Everything's ready at home,"

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