Between Then and Now (Magnolia Heights #1)

by Kyra Ysabel

If you don’t get your slice immediately, you’d be left with nothing but crumbs. And so that’s what I always get: a small smile, a wave, a flicker of recognition. Just crumbs and never the whole slice.

“Life is a reality TV show, Ryan. And we’re about to make your love story the season finale.”

For a moment, I realize that I may have messed things up. I feel like I’ve disrupted a delicate equilibrium, and now I’m grappling with the consequences of my actions. By kissing her, I crossed the line I tried so hard to maintain. And another thing I realize is that I don’t think I regret it.

It's like I'm constantly walking a tightrope, never finding the middle ground where I can just be me. It’s either I’m too much or I’m too boring. I wonder when I can ever be just enough?

“Relationships aren’t about being perfect. They’re about growing together, supporting each other, and loving each other despite the imperfections. I want to be there for you, Bon. Through the good times and the bad. Through every laugh and every tear. Please… let me.”