Putting Me First

"Be strong Meg, you can do this." I blow out a breath, watching it freeze as I huddle down into my winter coat, staring at my reflection. Christmas break and I am about to go over to Gabe's to invite him over for Sunday lunch- tomorrow. An invitation extended by my Mum. But as I wait for the bus, I realize I cannot do this. 

This yanking back and forth between Gabriel and myself. Cassandra is constantly on my mind. Even if Gabe promised they were only friends, I cannot go on pretending that it does not bother me. Why did I let him convince me that the friendship they shared was so important to him to let go of?