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.

meeting my

for some other reason, I didn’t remember

appeared on Ramona’s aged face

“You know, after seeing you yesterday, I

fussing about wanting to play with

smiled gently. “I woke up in the middle

was her way of telling me to look after

I softly said, “Maybe it’s just because you had

on your mind, Ramona.”

would you feel about getting close to me

asked tentatively.

the

such

my distance from

Ramona’s hopeful gaze, I found myself unable to

of my days in RiverCity, so

Ramona too often. Finally, I obediently agreed, “Okay,

responded joyfully and suddenly