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I put Ella to bed, pour a glass of wine, and fire up my laptop. My Facebook feed fills with the usual whinging about life, funny animal videos, and plenty of semi-naked men. A lot of the mum’s decided to add me as a friend when Liam entered my life; I’m unsure why when we don’t talk at school. Perhaps they think I can introduce them to the single members of the band. I accept their friend requests. If I don’t, rumours will start about how I think I’m too good for them all.
My phone rings. Liam. So far, I’ve avoided his calls because I’m scared to admit what might happen if I let him back, such as I won’t want to let him go again.
Wine weakens my resolve and I answer. “Hey, Liam.”
“Cerys. Can I come over? I need to talk to you. I can’t do this. I won’t stay if you don’t want, but I need to talk to you before things go to shit. I miss you so fucking much.”
This is why I’ve avoided his calls and texts. I knew the first time I spoke to him that the Cerys who thought she was doing the right thing, would be knocked aside by the other Cerys who truly knows what the right thing is. Being with Liam.
Were Craig and Honey an excuse? Is my fear of someone else letting me down now stopping my opportunity to be loved by someone who I deserve? We spent almost six months apart, after years where we didn’t see each other, and reconnected. There’s a reason for this and one I can’t ignore.
“I miss you, too,” I say quietly. “I guess we need to talk.”
“Yes, we do, this is a stupid situation. Can we please sort shit out?”
“Tomorrow.”
“No, today.”
My heart beats faster. Liam hasn’t given up on us after my stupid behaviour and accusations. I’m luckier than I realised.
