♡ Shane ♡
The text came through while I was mid-rep at the gym, the barbell heavy in my hands. I finished the set, racked the weights, and reached for my phone. My heart skipped when I saw Megan’s name.
Megan: Are you free for lunch at the café? We need to talk.
I stared at the message, and my mind began to race. There was a heaviness in those words, a finality I wasn’t sure I was ready to face. For a moment, I considered not replying. But that wasn’t an option. I had come this far, I wasn’t going to run now.
Shane: Sure. Today?
Megan: Yes, is 12, ok?
Shane: Sure. See you at 12 at the café.
I glanced at the clock on the gym wall. That gave me just enough time to finish up, shower, and make it to the café. I tried to ignore the sinking feeling in my gut, but it wasn’t easy. I did w
