Broken

It ended up that Johnathan was hired for a position at a local bank. It was close to the apartment and a great opportunity. He was asked to start the following Monday.

After he got off the phone, his mood completely changed, he looked back at the restaurant and wondered aloud if there was something to that table after all.

Ever since that night, the couple had eaten at that restaurant at least twice a month, sitting at the same table and taking the older man’s advice to forget everything else and focus on one another.

On this night, the couple was celebrating. Johnathan and Carrie had officially taken the dive and gotten their own place together.

Since returning to civilization, Johnathan had gotten a job where he was doing extremely well, and Carrie was thriving in her school.

Initially, the couple had moved in with Kasandra, who thought it was weird that Carrie brought a boyfriend home from the mountains but couldn’t help being impressed.

She and Johnathan got along well, except for the fact that Kasandra seemed to make it her life’s mission to make Johnathan not only like people again but become an extravert. She insisted that the two come out with her, wherever she went and tried to get them to have new experiences, which was fun.

Carrie felt safe, knowing that she had Johnathan by her side, but eventually, their happy home got a little too cramped when Kasandra announced that she too had a boyfriend who was moving in.

Carrie wondered if she had done this on purpose, but she decided it didn’t really matter, since it was time for the couples to go their separate ways anyway.

“I can’t believe we actually did it!” Carrie expressed, placing her menu down on the table. “This is the first time I’ve lived with a boyfriend, since…Well, you know.”

Johnathan snickered, “Carrie, we’ve lived together for almost six months now.”

“Yes,” Carrie insisted, but continued with insinuation in her voice, “We’ve lived together, but it’s different living…alone, together.”

“I know,” he admitted, “I’m just teasing you.”

“Plus, with your promotion, things are really starting to turn in our favor,” she exclaimed, her shoulders rising with excitement.

Johnathan, watched her carefully, as he tried to hide the fact that his leg was bouncing up and down with nervousness.

He truly couldn’t believe how lucky he was and how happy he had become.

Ever since returning to civilization, he had completely transformed his life. His existence was never this easy, or this much fun, even when he and his ex were at their best.

He grinned as his heart swelled with excitement.

He had thought about this a lot in the past few months and although he was ready to take the next step, his heart was beating ferociously in his chest.

He knew he had to wait until the right moment, but he was bursting at the seams.

Part of him wanted to ensure everything was perfect while part of him couldn’t wait to get it over with.

“And with a paralegal in the family, you’re going to be able to help people and help us react our own goals.”

Carrie blushed, “Graduation is still some ways off…”

“It’s only a few months and besides, you killed it last semester. You’re going to be amazing this semester too,” Johnathan grinned with encouragement. “I know you would be the only one I would trust with my case if I ever needed it.”

“I’m kind of the only person you trust period, so is that really a compliment?” Carrie retorted playfully.

Johnathan scoffed playfully, “Of course it is! And besides, I’ve gotten a lot better. I kind of like Kasandra…She’s growing on me…”

Carrie laughed at Johnathan’s face of confusion.

“Kind of,” he reiterated.

“Yeah, she has that effect on everyone. Don’t judge the whole world by her or you won’t really fully like anyone.”

Johnathan chuckled, “I guess there is such a thing as being too honest?”