Strings of Fate

70- Experience and events

I glance at the time before setting my morning alarm and dropping my phone on the side table. It’s late enough that I could go to bed if I wanted to. But I don’t feel like it just yet, I might watch a movie to wind down. Not a TV show though. If I pick something with episodes I might get invested and the result will probably be an all night binge. I dont have the self control for just one or two episodes. I grab my laptop and get comfy under my freshly washed covers. I sink into my endless pile of pillows and then realise I didn’t turn off the light and curse quietly under my breath. Ugh, those stupid clapper, snapper light switching inventions don’t seem so stupid right now. With the kind of reluctance I imagine most people save for having teeth pulled, I crawl out of my nest of pillows and turn off the light. I get comfy again, pick a movie and watch it till the end. I’m very nearly asleep when it finishes so I just close.

step on it my laptop and place it carefully on the ground by my bed. I’ll be careful not to step when I get up, I place it there so often it might as well be it’s permanent location.

I jerk awake to the sound of my phone chirping. At first, I assume it’s my alarm waking me up. for the day, but that can’t be right, it’s not even close to morning yet. I check my phone and find I have a message from megan.

Megan- You up?

Remembering Megan’s nightmares I decide to call her rather than text back. She picks up on

the first ring-

“Hy Ry.” She greets me. Her tone is small and almost child–like. From those two words alone, I can tell that she is on the edge of tears.

“Aw honey. Are we talking about what’s wrong or are we talking about literally anything else?” I offer. Megan lets out a small sniffle.

“I think we’ve already talked about what needs discussing. Let’s talk about something else.” She requests. I wrack my sleepy brain for a topic of conversation. I settle on her classes, that should be a safe enough topic.

never actually mentioned what you are. actually studying.

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each other for a few months. It feels like we’ve known each other forever. I’m taking a course on event management.”

have a career in mind?” I ask

chose my topic at random based on what seemed interesting at the time. Although recently.

a new dream. One that doesn’t depend on anyone else to make it happen. I did enjoy planning for my reception and wedding. It might be interesting to see if I can find a new goal in that kind of area. Maybe an event planning business?” Megan sounds nervous.

that’s an

good at it. I can’t wait to see the things you do. And you do know that deciding to have a career doesn’t mean you can’t have a family. You’ve had an awful experience, but don’t

actually discussed it. Well except for that one time he mentioned us having hypothetical kids. Does that mean he does want children? I’ve never been able to imagine having any, but that’s because I can barely afford to take care of myself, much less someone else. That wouldn’t be the case anymore with Bellamy.

of myself. Oh by the way, I’ve already decided what my first big event will be.” she starts. I jump on the topic, hoping to move away

great! What event?” I

traditionally huge events. You and Bellamy’s

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down the aisle look like nothing in comparison!” Megan is already laughing again.

I whine. She keeps

date yet but there is still plenty to plan. I might as well start planning now since I can’t sleep anyway. Night Ryann!” I hear a click and realise Megan has hung up on me before I could complain. That girl is an absolute menace. Feeling a little vengeful, I take a moment to type out a