CHAPTER 39

  Kyler

  I was at home keeping myself busy between my student’s work and getting things sorted for this weekend away with Paisley. I am eager for us to get here. I still had a couple of working days, though. I hadn’t seen much of Paisley the last two days except in classes. She had been working extra shifts. I have missed her more than I thought I would. But this weekend will be a chance for us to spend time together. It will also allow me to talk to her.?

  I want more than what we currently have. I am worried, though, that she doesn’t want the same. I will find out this weekend. It will either make things better or end them entirely. I am hoping for the first option.?

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  I get pulled out of thought when a video call came through my laptop. It is my mother. I haven’t video chatted with her in a few weeks. We have had brief phone calls here and there. I quickly answered it.?

  “There is my boy, as handsome as ever,” she gushes.?

  “Hey, mum,” I laugh.?