I race over to Mr. Grey’s house and knock on the door, and when it opens she doesn’t look happy.
“What do you want?”
“Listen, it’s not what it looked like. She needed a place to stay and I took her over to the duplexes. There is nothing going on between us.”
“Likely story. She’s pregnant. Why would she come to you?”
“We slept together a while back and her boyfriend kicked her out after finding out about the baby. She knew I had property. That’s it. Don’t make this out to be something it isn’t.”
Her arms fold, and I can tell she isn’t believing me.
“We aren’t together. So, I’m not sure why I am even defending myself right now. You are going back to your life there and I’ll be here. I know I said I would wait for you, but I need to know if you ever see us being together again. We both deserve happiness and I don’t want to be strung along like some sad puppy dog.”
I put myself out there, because even though I love her, she can’t get mad about a girl being in my house if we aren’t together. Yet, it seems to have upset her, and that means she still has feelings for me, which is great, but only if we can be together. Maybe it’s time for us to have that conversation.
“I know you worked hard to get your position at the firm, and it’s everything you have ever wanted, but what I want is you. Honestly, Grapevine is my home, and I can’t imagine leaving it behind, but if it means I get to be next to you every day then I’ll do it. Say the word.”
I don’t wait for her to give me answer, instead I walk back to my truck and take off. She needs to think about this because it’s a big decision and I don’t want her making it too fast. Her answer will determine our future, or lack thereof. I refuse to sit around and wait for a possible future relationship with her, instead of finding someone who can make me happy. All these years I’ve been fixated on my second chance with her, but it only works if I get it. Otherwise, I am waiting around for someone I’m never going to have a shot with, and ignoring women who actually want to be with me.
One way or another, Hazel is my first love and hopefully, she will make the decision to be my last love, too.