~CARTER~
I had really messed up. Everything I did in the past was coming back to haunt me now that I was gaining strong feelings for Scarlett.
I should’ve never dated Clara. Starting something with her was a mistake, a commitment I knew I couldn't see through from the day I started it. I was supposed to stop it from the start, not wait till Clara developed strong feelings for me to then end it.
Scarlett was filled with guilt; I could feel it during the entire drive back to her house. I hated that she felt like this, but I also didn't want to let her go—not yet. I knew that one day I’d have to gather the strength to stay away from her, but that day wasn’t today. I needed more time with her, and I hoped she'd be willing to give it to me.
"I'm sorry if I did something that made you uncom
