Ask Me Why

by Harloe Rae

My dad tells me we don’t need her. His heart beats twice as hard for me to cover for her part.”

“The triggers are a rolodex, spin the dial and see what pops up. Trauma is fucking hilarious like that. I’m a mess.”

“Because he’s crazy about you. Pretty sure running into you today has made his entire month. If he asks me to marry you one more time, I’m likely to go insane. He’d have you living with us in a second.”

She was right about these things seeming insignificant upon first glance. I would have continued thinking that until this piece landed in my grasp. It’s us. This small piece of glass is a combination of Braelyn and me. Damn, I love her.

You’re my sunlight and rainbows after a lifetime of storms. Don’t leave me in the dark.”