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Sure, her heart had broken when he left, which dampened love’s euphoric glow, but hope had managed to keep some of the spark alive. In the back of her mind, even on her loneliest days, she clung to the image of him coming back. Someday they could pick up right where they left off, share life together, grow old together. That was love, right?
“I think so,” she said.
Gram squeezed her hand, her voice returning to its normal cheerful tone. “Then do what Lorissa did.”
Confusion fluttered through her. Gram’s sage advice was coming from a soap opera character? “What did she do?”
“She gave him the ole’ one-two.” Gram let go of Paige’s hand and held her fists in front of her face, jabbing the air in dainty punches. “You have to fight for love.”
“Fight for love?” Paige asked.
“It’s your life, kiddo. You gotta go after what you want.” She punched the air again.
Aiden chuckled from behind her and massaged her shoulders. “Easy there, Sugar Ray.”
Gram waved him off. “I do Sit Fit every morning. I’m as healthy as a cow.”
Aiden’s eyes narrowed. “It’s ‘as healthy as a horse,’ Gram.”
“Pshaw. At my age it’s ridiculous to think I could run as much as a horse. But a cow who stands around and eats all day? That’s more realistic. Now, shoo and get me some of that chocolate oozy cake. I need to talk to Paige.”
Paige nodded her head at the door leading to where the food truck was parked. “You heard the lady. She needs some cake.”
Aiden shook his head. “I get no respect around here.”
Paige considered Gram’s wise words. “How am I supposed to win him back when she’s Helen-of-Troy beautiful?”
“Be Helen-of-Troy beautifuler.”
Aiden stuck his head between Gram and Paige. “‘Beautifuler’ isn’t a word, Gram.”
Gram wagged a withered finger in his face. “Watch your mouth, young man. And while you’re getting my cake, I’d like a glass of milk to go with it.” Laughter crinkled her eyes. Aiden shook his head but jogged off in the direction of the door.
“I agree, though.” Paige was no stranger to being in the presence of exceptional beauty. Her mother, a supermodel turned fashion designer icon, was known for being a knockout. Paige spent her entire childhood in the middle of the fashion industry among people who turned heads for a living. While Paige considered herself pretty enough, she didn’t belong in the same category as they did. “In this case, I’m not sure it’s an option.”
Gram’s mouth twisted to the side as she studied Paige. Everything got quiet for a second. “Sure it is. Being beautifuler isn’t about how you look. It’s about who you are. Someone may like a pretty face, but we fall in love with a beautiful soul.”
Paige tilted her head to the side in confusion. “But he’s with Sasha now.”
“True. Occasionally people distract themselves with what’s around, but when you finally see the one your soul desires, it’s impossible to look away.” Gram wrapped her warm hand around Paige’s. “All you have to do is let the beauty within you shine and the rest will fall into place.”
Gram’s wisdom swirled around her, breathing life into Paige’s deflated spirit. She focused on the memories of their past, the time they had spent together.
“We did have a pretty great thing going.” She whispered the words almost to herself.
Ciera wrapped her arm around Paige’s shoulders and squeezed. “We simply have to remind him of it.”
“Then, go. Fight for love!” Gram cheered.
“But…” A thousand insecurities ran through her mind.But what if…Before she could go too far down the rabbit hole, Gram gently rubbed the outside of her arm.
“But nothing. Love is always worth fighting for.”
Ciera clapped her hands together, a look of glee spreading over her face. “Operation Get Paige’s Man Back commences now.”
