Fake it 'til you make it has been the motto I live by since my mother died.

I'm also doing a really bad job at the making it part.

The night we met, I was at my lowest.

But you gave me a reason to feel happy again.

For the first time in over a year, I was optimistic.

You and I? We're the same. Don't form attachments. Follow the rules. Don't dream of a future.

Too bad our hearts wouldn't listen.

And this storm we're going through? The one that threatens to rip us apart?

It doesn't care that I'm falling for you.

Falling for You is created by Jennifer Van Wyk, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

Falling for You

"Thank you for calling New You Salon, this is Jana, how can I help you?"


I can’t believe I’m about to say this but, "Yeah, I was wondering if I could schedule an appointment for a hair cut with Chloe? The sooner the better."


"Sure, let me just pull up her schedule. Is there a time and date that works best for you?"


"Nope. I can make anything work," I say, rather than repeating myself by blurting out sooner than later, like I’d like to.


"She has an opening on Monday at ten. Does that work?"


Oh shit. I hesitate. She’s going to know it’s me if I say my name but at the same time, I don’t want to lie.


"Got ‘ya down. See you Monday. Thanks so much!"


Chapter 13: It's Time To Shake Things Up