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“I like it when you get a little territorial over me.” “Yet another thing you bring out in me.”
“Joelle,” he rasps against my mouth. “I want you any way I can have you. Always.”
“It’s perfect. You’re perfect.” I mumble, “So are you,”
I’ve found someone whom I can go anywhere with, do anything with, and we’ll have the greatest time, always.
Don’t compare your experience to mine. We’re nothing alike. Not even close.”
wish there were a way to explain exactly how I feel whenever I see my mother’s phone number pop up on my screen—“anger” doesn’t cover it. It’s more like a cocktail of rage, pain, frustration, and bitterness, all mixed together with the heartbreak that’s lingered over me like a thick fog ever since I was a kid.
Family means everything to her. And
feel like sometimes I say the wrong thing and make things worse. I
You’ve been here for me, supporting me so much. I can’t even tell you how much it means.” Her
“You make me so happy,” I say. “Happier than I’ve ever been.”
“I’m here for you, Max. Always.”
“I’m here for you too, Joelle. Always, no matter what.”
This is my own mess and I’ll admit, I don’t have the slightest clue how to handle it.
You’ve got the biggest heart of anyone I know.
The way you approach every person and every situation with kindness, without any agenda whatsoever, blows me away. I love that about you.”
I’ve always, always got you.
He trusted someone he loved—he
it’s simply because I can tell he means what he says.
He believed me then, and I believe him now.
he’s going to try with everything in him. And that’s enough for me.
There’s nothing we can do right now, but at least we have each other.
“You’re a pushover, Joelle. You let people walk all over you and you don’t even know it.
I can’t believe the man I love thinks so little of me.
“But you can’t keep going like this. You have to figure out a way to move on.”
“It feels like I lost everything. Again.”
that’s life. You figure it out as you go. We’ll be okay.”
It’s time for you to do something for yourself.”
You deserve every good thing that comes your way.”
Normal people don’t have a near breakdown when they visit their parents. I’m not normal, though.
You’ve always had the strength of character to do what was right even when it cost you so much.
You love her, don’t you?” I nod. “More than I’ve ever loved anyone before.”
I’m grateful that I get to see you right now.
My throat starts to ache. If this is the end, I’m going to miss it so, so much.
I’m here for you, Max. Always. I miss you and I hope you’re okay.”
“You love her?” “So much. More than I’ve loved anyone.”
made me feel so much less alone. That means more than you know.”
“No one should have to go through a tough moment like this on their own.”
You’re a ray of sunshine and I love that about you.
“I love you. I didn’t know I could be so happy until I met you.”
“God, it feels so good to hear you say that.” I step closer to him. “I love you.”
meeting you made me realize just how amazing it can feel to share your life with someone.
you helped me realize how much I want a family of my own someday. With you.”
you deserve to be with someone who’s willing to say ‘I love you,’ no matter if we’re blissfully happy or fighting like cats and dogs—and mean it just the same.”
“You’ll always be close to them, no matter where you live.”
All that matters is it’s happening, and I should relish every moment.
