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I could go look for Trask but decide I need to go home first. Yes, I think of the old house that I live in now as home. I think it’s the first home I have ever felt comfortable in. I pull in the drive and everything looks the same. I park my car, get out, walk up the steps and unlock the door and walk in.
I don’t know what I expected but I can see that Trask has been staying here or has been here, anyway. That’s a good sign. I feel better being here. It’s a relief, a calmness.
I take my bags to the bedroom, leaving them on the bed and come back to the living room. I see a piece of paper on the coffee table. I go and pick it up. It’s a note from Trask. I sit back on the sofa and read it.
Kelly My Love,
I love you and I know you love me.
That’s all that matters in life.
Forget everything else. Put it out of your head.
Take a chance and come on this adventure with me.
Welcome to your Trask scavenger hunt.
Come find me and your reward is a lifetime of love.
First clue is at the diner in town. Ask the waitress.
Hurry, I’m waiting on you.
Your handsome man,
Trask
Tears roll down my cheeks as I reread the note to be sure I am not making a mistake, or I misread something. This man is crazy. He loves me. Really loves me. He doesn’t care about my past. How could anyone not love this man? I get my purse, go back to my car and drive straight to the diner.
I get out of the car and walk inside. I see that Cheryl is the waitress working and I walk up to her. “Trask says to ask the waitress for something.” Cheryl looks me up and down.
“I don’t know how but you have tamed the notorious womanizer. My hat is off to you. All I can say is good luck.” Cheryl hands me a sealed envelope.
“Thank you.” I take the envelope and go to my car and open it.
My Love Kelly,
This is the first place I saw your beautiful face. From the minute our eyes met, I knew you were meant for me. I love you.
Second clue is at Botie and Lyric’s. I’m waiting for you.
Your Sexy Man,
Trask
I remember that day so well. Trask was so full of himself and Cheryl was determined to let me know what a skirt chaser he was. Trask was my first friend when I came out of self-isolation and I have never regretted meeting him. My heart is so full of the memories right now. I start the car and I drive to Botie and Lyric’s place.
The two of them are sitting on their front porch when I arrive. I park my car, get out, and walk up the steps.
“Trask told me to come here.” Botie just smiles but Lyric gets up and walks over to me and hands me another envelope. She pulls me to her and hugs me. I cry for a few minutes and then Lyric steps back.
“Kelly, everyone has a past. When I came here, I went by my middle name and told no one I was running from my family. You are my friend and I love you. I would never judge you for your past. I love the person you are now and to love someone is to accept all of them. Not just the good parts and not just during the good times.” Lyric smiles at me and I know she is being genuine.
“Ditto that and we love you and Trask together. Now go find your man.” I look at Botie and he is smiling. Lyric goes and sits back down with him on the swing. I walk back down the steps and to my car. I open the envelope.
My Love Kelly,
This is the first place that you won over all my friends. The people that count in my life. You were so nervous, but I knew everyone would see you the way I do. Your goodness radiates off you. I love you.
