Between Never and Forever

by Shain Rose

Dex’s assistant, who I decided was much too nice and beautiful to be his assistant. My mind was already full of unwarranted jealousy when it came to him. She showed up asking about where all my belongings should be placed. I told her the primary suite was perfect and that we should move some of Dex’s clothes out of the closet. “You know how it is. I’m having more clothes brought in, so he’s giving me the closet.” She peered into his closet. “He’s quite particular about where he puts things in here—” “I’m guessing he’s quite particular about a lot with you, huh?” I waited to see if she would indulge in telling me anything about him. Her blue eyes widened as she stopped straightening a statue on one of the shelves of the dresser. “Yes.” She said it hesitantly at first but then smiled at me. “As his fiancée, you know his quirks, I’m sure. All watches in a particular order in their case, cuff links placed together in their respective boxes, all his shoes polished after each wear and aligned perfectly with toes facing out. Just as he runs his business, he runs his house.” “Right. It’s why he still wants his own space. In the guest room.” I emphasized my point, and she chose not to argue.