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CHAPTER33
Antonio,
This morning, my parents took me to brunch at this place where they had crab cakes my dad’s been wanting to try. I had the eggs Benedict with a side of asparagus and grilled tomatoes. It was delicious, and I hope to perfect my own eggs Benedict recipe someday soon.
I’m telling you this because part of me wants you to not like me. The real me. That part wants you to never write me back, to tell me I’m a shallow bitch. That part of me would feel vindicated in your hatred of me. Then I could hate you back.
So, get to know me, the real me, and then hate me.
Katherine
Katherine,
I don’t even know what eggs Benedict is, but it sounds awful.
I had migas this morning.
I would love to be able to hate you. To never want to hear from you again.
We would never work together. I wouldn’t fit in with your friends or your family.
But I do disagree with one thing you said. I do know you. I was in love with you before you were ever taken. That’s probably why you were targeted. You are a put-together woman who knows what she wants and gets it. I envied that about you, actually. You’re classy, you’re kind, and you live your life to help others. You’re a fighter; you fight for yourself and others.
And you’re gorgeous and fearless and everything I’ve ever wanted in a woman. But I do agree we need to get to know more so we can have closure, or whatever.
On a slightly different note, have you heard from Cassandra? I haven’t heard from anyone but you, and I’m curious, if a little anxious, to know what happened to her.
Antonio
Antonio,
Cassandra is in a place in the mountains for trafficking victims called The Refuge. It’s a place put together by some survivors and the team that rescued them. I’ve had my people vet it and it seems lovely. I’ve been writing her too, and she seems to be doing as well as can be expected. I am hoping to get to visit her in another couple of months.
You’re also a fighter, and you stand up for what’s right. You’re dedicated and committed, and if you have the right support, you can do anything.
Yesterday, I chose our scholarship recipients for the West Point scholarship. Next weekend, there’s a big shindig to present them to the winners, and I’m excited for that, mostly because I didn’t think I’d get to take part in it.
My therapist says this is a mistake, but I don’t totally agree. She says we came together under times of duress, and that’s not a basis for a meaningful relationship. I’ve told her we came together before the duress started, at least on my part, but she still seems to disapprove.
Katherine
