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“I won’t. I promise.”
She walks away and I answer the phone. “Hey, Marty. Is everything okay?”
“Hello, my beautiful girl. I was looking for Dominic. He’s not answering his phone. He said he was going to be with you today.”
I try to get out words, but a sob breaks through.
“Beth, what’s wrong?”
I whisper, “I’m afraid I’m losing him.”
“Never. Tell me what’s happening.”
“He’s in a room right now with his college girlfriend. His first love.”
“Mandy? How did he find her?”
“It’s a long story, but I know her. I obviously didn’t realize the connection. She walked into the party we’re attending and it’s like the world stopped.”
“Well, good.”
“Why is this good?”
“He can have his proper goodbye. She disappeared on him after she hurt him. It shaped his relationships with women moving forward, and not in a positive way.”
“Marty, do you think he should be with her? Do you think she’s the one that got away?”
He lets out a laugh. “No. Don’t be silly. He loves you. She was young, puppy love. You’re forever love. You cured my son. I will be forever grateful to you.”
My voice cracks again. “I can’t lose him, Marty. I don’t think my heart can take it.”
“I know you had a father, and I’m not looking to step on any toes, but can I give you some fatherly advice?”
Here come the tears again. I barely manage, “Please.”
“Beth, hear me. My son loves you. You’ve been his every thought for five years. You have no idea what he went through in Cuba to find his way back to you. He sacrificed a lot to come home. You two have a once in a lifetime love. Trust me, I would know. I had it too.”
I smile, knowing he’s right. I need to trust the strength of our love.
“Don’t let your past troubles dictate your actions or feelings now.” That’s what Cassandra said. “And if he needs some sense smacked into him, you just call me.”
I let out a laugh.
“Thank you. I needed to hear that.” It occurs to me that he wouldn’t have called me unless it was important. “I’m sorry, Marty, you obviously called for a reason. Is everything okay?”
“Yes. I had some testing done earlier this week. I know Dominic was worried. He’s been beside himself for the past few days. I’m sure you’ve noticed that he’s been distracted. I wanted to tell him right away that everything came back clear.”
“I’m sorry you went through that, but I’m happy you’re well. I’ll have him call you as soon as I see him.”
“Thank you. Beth, he loves you. Don’t think otherwise.”
“Thanks, Marty.”
* * *
DOMINIC
Mandy closes the door to the study, and I can’t help but take her in my arms. She feels familiar. It almost seems as if no time has passed.
