When Love Breaks by Jack

“Sure.” I happily agreed.

Ramona glanced toward Gregory. “Greg, why don’t you head to the dining

room for breakfast? And grab a bite for Ms. Webster, will you?”

“Got it.” Gregory shot us a dubious look but headed toward the dining room

without making a big deal about it.

As I thought Ramona would lead me to her dressing room, her warm hand

suddenly grasped mine. “Here, have a seat.”

“Okay.” I was pleasantly surprised and sat down, my hands resting awkwardly

in my lap.

ever meeting my

reason, I didn’t remember a

on Ramona’s aged face as

seeing you yesterday, I dreamt

was fussing about wanting to play with

fond of you.” Ramona smiled gently. “I woke up in the middle of

if it was her way of telling me to look

and I softly said,

on your mind, Ramona.”

would you feel about getting close

asked tentatively.

was stunned. I had sensed the difference between Ramona

expected such a

had planned to keep my distance from

I

of my days in

often. Finally, I

joyfully and suddenly inquired, “Heard