Chapter 49: Moment of Truth

My hands are a clammy mess as I sit at my desk, fingers twirling around my pen as I stare at the note in front of me. It had everything I wanted to say to her and more. But could I really bring myself to give this to her? Would it even matter after today?

The oak doors bang open and I instantly crumple it, shoving the note into my jacket pocket. I sit back a little as Jasper’s bright purple suit comes into view.

“Ready for your big day?” He cheers, celebratory arms falling the moment he looks at me. “Why do you look like you’re gonna throw up?”

“I can’t do this, man,” I shake my head. “Once I do this presentation, she’ll be gone. And then.”

And then what? An overly priced wedding with Zelia and then a one-way ticket to baby-making town? And Allie boning Jasper on the side. Perfect.

“Saz? Earth to Saz.”

I look up at Jasper who’s now inches in front of me, hands gripping my shoulders. He has a panicked look in his eye as he releases me, sitting back on the floor with a sigh.