Pretend You're Mine (Inked Hearts 3) - Page 275
“Of course.”
“How are they running?”
“They aren’t. They suck. But they’re eight. They’re gonna suck no matter what.”
Her laugh gets louder. “That’s absurd. But I see it.”
“You love him?”
“Of course.”
“What else do you need to know?”
She stares at her empty glass. “You’re right. God, I’m sorry.” She stands, moves to the counter, wraps her fingers around the bottle. “I told myself I was coming here to make things right between us. But I guess I was—”
“You wanted validation.”
Her lips curl into a frown. “How is it so obvious to you?”
“I know you.”
“I don’t deserve you.”
“You don’t have me.”
“You’re here.”
“This is my room.”
She laughs. “True.” She turns and stares into my eyes. “What happened with Leigh?”
“We’re not there, Pen.”
“You two—”
“No, me and you. We’re not there and we’re never gonna be there. I’m always gonna love you. But I can’t be this person for you. I can’t be your friend. I’m glad I’m here. I’m happy for you. Really, I am. I want you and Frank to have a big, beautiful life together. I want you to soar.” My shoulders relax. “But I don’t want anything to do with it.”
The words hit me someplace deep.
I want her to light up when she whispers I do.
I want her and Frank to make a billion babies.
And I don’t want a fucking thing to do with it.
Those French-manicured nails release my heart.
I’m done with Penny.
And not in some I’m better off without her break up song kind of way.
I don’t want her to die in a fire.
I want her to burn bright with passion and love and joy.
I can see her big, beautiful life and it makes me feel good.
I don’t want her anymore.
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