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“I’m going to have to because I need to talk to her. Even if she doesn’t forgive me, I need to apologize.”
Chapter 38
Kate
Rose and her husband, Bobby, were wonderful people. They made me feel so welcome in the two days I had already been there. I spent an entire day exploring downtown Mystic, meeting the people in town and shopping in the cute little boutiques they had to offer. It kept my mind off Gabriel, at least for a while. The hurt hadn’t even begun to lessen, and my heart was still shattered into tiny pieces. My first heartbreak ever and I had no clue how to heal from it.
The gazebo had become my favorite spot to sit in and reflect on my life. As I was sitting there, staring at the beautiful garden, Rose came along and took a seat beside me.
“How are you liking Mystic so far?”
“I love it here. This place is exactly what I needed.”
She placed her hand on top of mine and gave it a gentle squeeze.
“What brought you to Mystic? Somehow I get the feeling you’re running from someone or something.”
“How did you know?”
“I can tell these things.”
“I’m running from my life.” I gave her a small smile. “I’ve done some terrible things and I want to start over. It’s never too late for that, right?”
“Of course not, dear. That’s how we as human beings grow. We make mistakes, learn from them, and then move on.”
“Can I ask you something, Rose?”
“Of course you can.”
“How long does it take for a broken heart to heal?”
“Well, it depends on the person. This isn’t your first broken heart, is it?”
I looked down as I clasped my hands.
“It is. I’ve never let myself get close enough to anyone before. I always played by my own rules. Then, I met this man and as hard as I tried to shield myself from him, I couldn’t. I fell in love when I knew deep in my mind that he could never trust me.”
“Why’s that?” she asked.
“Because of the way we met. That’s another story all on its own. Something happened with his company, and instantly, he accused me. Even though I told him I didn’t do it, he didn’t believe me. He said horrible things and told me he never wanted to see me again. When I was with him, my life was normal. A normalcy that I craved my entire life.” A tear ran down my cheek.
Rose wrapped her arm around me and pulled me into her. Even though I had only known her a couple of days, I felt like she was a mother figure. Something I’d never had.
“It’s okay to cry, Kate. Getting over a broken heart and relationship is something that takes time. Time will and does heal all wounds.”
“I never should have let myself get involved with him.”
“Of course you should have because then you never would have experienced the love you felt for him.”
“The pain. This pain isn’t worth it. It hurts so much.” I began to cry. “I just want it to stop.”
“And it will, dear, but you are the only one who can heal yourself. Isn’t that why you came here?”
“Yes.”
“Then you’ve already taken the first step. Just keep going. Every day, the pain will lessen until one day you wake up and it won’t hurt anymore.”
“Thanks, Rose.” I gently smiled.
