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ALYSSA:That’s just it. I’ve spent weeks w/ him now and I really believe he’s a good man. It’s just he’s been through a lot, you know. And he does take care of me. He makes me feel seen & heard. I can’t remember ever feeling that way w/ another guy.
LIAM:ok, but clearly there’s a question there otherwise you wouldnt be contacting me in this very weird way.
ALYSSA:he can be… closed off sometimes. Actually a lot of the time.
LIAM:are you still having sex with him even when he’s closed off?
ALYSSA:i mean…
LIAM:Girl! I don’t care how hot he is or how good he is to you. Sometimes is not enough. You deserve a guy who’s good to you ALL the fucking time.
LIAM:Either way, what are you gonna do? Move to freaking Cuba? come on Lys. Be real.
She has a point there. I mean, I’m not really in Cuba. But let’s face it: staying in Uri’s world is as good as that.
ALYSSA:youre right.
LIAM:duh. But I also know what it’s like to be in the throes of something new and exciting. And if anyone deserves a torrid, whirlwind romance, it’s you!
LIAM:Which is why I will forgive you for missing my bridal shower.
ALYSSA:Bless you.
LIAM:BUT—I need you at my wedding, Alyssa. I can’t get married without my maid of honor.
I feel horrible, especially because I’m pretty sure the next words I type are gonna be a lie. But I type them anyway.
ALYSSA:Wouldn’t dream of it.
LIAM:Don’t fall off the face of the planet again, k? I get worried when I don’t hear from you.
ALYSSA:ill message again soon. Thanks Elle.
LIAM:And remember—you deserve a real, full, loving relationship. Anything less and you need to walk away. No matter how hot the guy. No matter how great the sex.
ALYSSA:ill keep that in mind. Love you.
LIAM:Love you too. Xoxoxo.
It’s good advice. Great advice, in fact.
I just hope I’m strong enough to take it.
44
URI
“I can drive you myself.”
Polly smiles. “So you keep saying. But it’s a two-hour drive there and a two-hour drive back. You’ve got more important things to do.”
I narrow my eyes. “There is nothing more important than you.”
“What about Lev?” It might almost be misconstrued as a snotty question if she didn’t sound so sincere. She seems to realize that a moment later, because she rushes to explain herself. “What I mean is, Lev needs you more than I do. I’m not resentful or anything. It’s just a matter of fact.”
She’s right—but I still hate that she’s had to sacrifice so much to accommodate him. “Polly, you’re just as important to me as Lev is.”
“That is so not what I meant.”
