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.

recall ever meeting my grandparents. Whether they didn’t

some other reason, I didn’t remember a

appeared on Ramona’s

know, after seeing you yesterday, I dreamt of my

was fussing about wanting to play with you.

“I woke up in

her way of

moved me, and I softly said, “Maybe it’s just because you

on your mind, Ramona.”

getting close to me like

asked tentatively.

sensed the difference between

such

had planned to keep my distance from the

I found myself unable to

in RiverCity, so I wouldn’t have to

too often. Finally, I

joyfully and suddenly inquired,