Lotus

by Jennifer Hartmann

I can’t think of a better way to spend my day. “As you wish.”

“She really loves you.” “Yes,” Oliver says softly, his gaze still

fixed ahead. “But not all love is meant to stay. Sometimes it only serves a temporary purpose.”

Tabitha’s encouraging smile shines back at me. “Be courageous. Be

confident. Be bold,” she says, her voice brimming with sincerity as she reaches for my hand once more.

“Be ...