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I feel a mix of anger and betrayal wash over me.
Why would she think it was a good idea for us to be in the same place, after he had hurt me so badly in the past?
I feel trapped all of a sudden.
Then again, I’d always told Nora that if Jansen came back with a ring, I’d hear him out.
But that’s what I said…
Before I met Jack.
“It’s a little irregular, but considering the circumstances, we’ve moved Jansen into your room, Amelia. Your sister explained everything.” Chester offers a wrinkled grin.
Nora hugs me. “I know things haven’t been going your way. Maybe they can turn back around now.”
“What a nice…surprise,” I say, trying to summon any politeness I have left.
This is certainly a twist.
17
AMELIA
"Hey," Jansen says, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips.
It's been over a month since we last saw each other, and the feelings that rush back to me are almost too much to bear.
"Hey," I reply, my voice barely above a whisper. We stand there for a moment, staring at each other, neither of us sure what to say or do next.
Finally, Jansen breaks the silence.
"Can I come in?" he asks, gesturing towards the room.
I nod, stepping aside to let him pass. He sits down on the edge of my bed and lets out a deep sigh.
"I can't believe I'm here," he says, shaking his head. "I never thought I'd see you again."
I sit down next to him, my heart racing in my chest.
“What are you doing here, Jansen?" I ask, trying to keep my voice steady. He turns to look at me, his blue eyes piercing into mine.
"I came to see you," he says softly. "I came to see if there's a chance for us."
Tears well up in my eyes as I take in his words. I have to admit, a part of me has always had a soft spot for Jansen, even after we broke up.
But at the same time, I've been falling for Jack over the past week at the retreat. It's only been a week, but I feel like I know him so well already.
I mean, those were some serious words we exchanged this morning.
"I don't have a ring yet," Jansen continues, taking my hand in his. "But I know I love you, Amelia. I quit my job and everything to come here and see if we have a chance. I know I hurt you before, and I'm so sorry for that. But I’ve done so much thinking, and I want to spend the rest of my life making it up to you."
I can't hold back the tears any longer, and they spill down my cheeks as I look into Jansen's eyes. I don't know what to say.
I care about Jansen, but I'm not sure if I'm in love with him. And I don't want to hurt Jack either.
"I don't know, Jansen," I finally manage to say. "I care about you, but I'm not sure if I'm in love with you any more.”
“You’re…not sure?”
