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The line connects.
Brett’s voice rings out. “Hello?”
“Brett. Hi. It’s Asia.” I pull my bottom lip into my mouth. “Is Hansley at the office?”
“No. He left a while ago. Said he had something important to do.”
Something important? “Where?”
“I don’t know. But he did mention that it was out of state.”
“Out of…? Well, do you at least know when he’ll be back.”
“Sorry.” Brett hesitates. “Is everything alright, Asia? I know you and Hansley… I know you’re getting divorced soon.”
Tears flush my eyes. I don’t want to get divorced, but the person who should hear that first is Hansley, not Brett.
“Is Hansley not answering his phone or something?” Brett asks.
“I wanted to surprise him.”
“Oh.” Brett’s voice turns light. “Well, if I hear from him, I’ll let you know.”
“Thanks.”
I hang up.
The house feels too empty so I don’t head straight there. Instead, I walk to a nearby park and sit on a bench, hoping nature will soothe the restlessness inside my heart.
I feel like I’ve wasted so much time. Why did I let those stupid lists dictate who I should love? Why did I let fear destroy my marriage?
I don’t want to live always striving for perfection anymore.
I want love.
Messy, complicated and difficult as it may be.
I want the hard work and the passion.
I want the commitment and the butterflies.
I want it all.
And I want it with Hansley.
As night overtakes the city, I drag myself back home.
The moment I open the door, my jaw drops and my heart jumps to my throat.
Thirty-Four
Hansley
The door creaks open and Asia steps in wearily. My heart twists in pain when I see her slumped shoulders and the heavy cloud that seems to be dangling over her head.
I wait impatiently for her to turn around.
When she does, her eyes widen and her mouth falls open.
