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.

lately, you’ve never actually mentioned what you are. actually studying. I know you’re taking university classes, what’s your goal?”

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It feels

have a career in mind?” I

interesting at the time. Although recently. Very recently that is, I’m thinking I

be interesting to see if I can find a new goal in that kind of area. Maybe an event planning business?” Megan sounds nervous. Almost like she’s asking if it’s a good idea or even just expecting me to shoot

that’s

deciding to have a career doesn’t mean you can’t have a family. You’ve had an awful experience, but don’t give up just

I don’t end up with kids I’ll just have to spoil yours.” I start choking into the phone, not sure how to respond to that. Bellamy and I aren’t even close to having children yet. Does he even want children? Do I? We haven’t actually discussed it. Well except for that one time he mentioned us having hypothetical kids.

definitely getting ahead of myself. Oh by the way, I’ve already decided what my first big event will be.”

event?” I ask eagerly.

wedding of course. They’re traditionally huge events. You and Bellamy’s

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aisle look like nothing in comparison!” Megan is

I whine.

Night Ryann!” I hear a click and realise Megan has hung up on me before I could complain. That