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He pulls a handkerchief from his blazer and dabs my eyes.
“Anyway, it doesn’t matter now, because I’m in love with Brett.” My voice cracks. “I’m in love with him and I’m joining him on a two week trip to Japan.”
“Okay, Genevieve.”
“We already bought the tickets.”
“I didn’t ask.”
“I’m not cancelling the trip for you.”
“Once again,” he says, running his fingers through my hair, “I didn’t ask you to.”
“I chose him by default when you didn’t come back…”
“I know.” He stops another stream of tears from falling. “I know…”
1
GENEVIEVE
Boston Logan International Airport
Iclutch the handle of my luggage at the check-in desk, looking around at the passengers who are actually flying somewhere today.
“There you are, babe!” Brett strolls up to me. “First class check in is over here.”
“I’m not going.”
“Huh?” He looks at his watch. “Come on. I made a reservation at this bar but we need to get through security first.”
“I’m not going to Japan with you, Brett.” I say, keeping my tone firm. “I can’t.”
“We’ve had this trip planned for months.”
“I know.”
“I made sure to hire someone to help you study while we’re there, so if you’re suddenly worried that I’ll be a distraction—”
“It’s not that.” I shake my head. “I just can’t go, and I’m sorry.”
“You could’ve told me this last night.”
“I know.” My voice cracks. “I tried to.”
He arches a brow. “What’s going on? Really, Genevieve. Where is this coming from?”
“It’s a long story. I really like you, but I think we’re moving too fast,” I say. “I think I need a break.”
He sighs, placing his hands on my shoulders. “Lauren told you I was ring shopping didn’t she?”
“It was an accident.”
“I knew she couldn’t keep her mouth shut for shit,” he says. “Now she’s gone and scared you away.”
“It’s not that, Brett. I just need a little time.”
“Is that what you really want or are you trying to self-sabotage and burn what could be the best relationship you’ve ever had in your life?”
