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“She’s the love of my life. How could she be so young?” I slurred.
“You do know your grandmother is ten years your grandfather’s junior?” my uncle asked.
“Shit like that made sense back then. It will be just one more thing against us in my world,” I grumbled.
“This pity party is beneath you. Suck it up, Bro-di,” he drew out my nickname.
Clayton started calling me the name. For the life of me, I still don’t know how he got Brodi from Gregor. Mom says it’s because he was trying to say brother. The shit stuck and the entire family calls me Brodi. All except for my father.
“I didn’t ask you to join,” I said dryly.
“She’s underage for now. You’re a Hennessy, this will not stop you forever.” Uncle Devin sighed.
“Her age is just one of our problems.” I rubbed my forehead.
“Now you’re making excuses. You sound like a pussy. Sink or swim, Gregor. Be your own man. One day you will learn, you have to be in control of your own destiny.” He patted my shoulder.
I scoffed at his words. I’ve never controlled a thing about my life. I think that’s what drew me to Chloe. She went with what I said, what I wanted. Had I known it was because of her age, I would have thought differently.
“I’m to be governor,” I snorted. “My destiny is written.”
“I don’t believe that bullshit any more than you do, son. Your father has dreams, but someday you will find your own and pursue them. You will see.” He nodded and left me to my thoughts.
His words stuck with me from that night. I’m letting Chloe go again because I need to pursue my own dreams. She has her own life to live and family that needs her.
“I’m so sorry, baby,” I whisper to the air because the woman I love is long gone.
