Bossman

by Vi Keeland

The man still had my heart, even though it now lay in his hands, broken.

“Can you forgive me?” he asked. “I promise not to push you away again and to do everything in my power to protect you.” “There’s only one thing I need you to guard for me.” “Name it.” “You have my heart. Promise me you’ll keep it safe.” “Only if you promise never to give mine back.”

Reese Elizabeth Annesley, since the first time I laid eyes on you on that bus in middle school, I’ve been crazy about you.”