might fall back in love with me.
We were together for a while.
You were like two or something.
I would have done anything for her.
Maybe I didn’t let her know that.
I should have fought harder to keep
her. I’ll never love anyone else.
NOTHING TO LOSE
Unless I stayed. I think I surprised
both of us when I said, “Okay.”
I started to open the door.
Kyle stopped me, with a hand
on my arm. Where are you going?
“I have to get my stuff. Everything
I own is in there.” Not that it
amounted to a whole lot.
No. We have to go right now.
We’ll get you whatever you need.
He was right. Going back inside
would have been a mistake.
I settled into the seat. “Let’s go then.”
His eyes lit with excitement.
I love you. He kissed me sweetly.
Started the truck. Our adventure—
and neither of us had any idea
exactly what kind of adventure
it was or will be—had begun.
I only hope it means no regrets.
AS WE DROVE AWAY
I’m almost positive I saw Simone