It was such a fleeting question, a soft one that was heavy with meaning.
The tether connecting us was long gone, but this question only proved that he still loved me despite it all.
Jeremy still felt something for me and if I answered this question that hinted at my feelings for him, he was finally going to choose me.
For the first time.
I thought long and hard about my answer, not because I didn’t know what to say, but rather, I wanted to test myself if I was going to waiver, if I was going regret or have those phantom emotions surge through me but there was nothing of the sort. Only a steady heart that beats for one. “I’m happy with him. Really happy.”
“And I’m happy for you.” Jeremy’s expression was a mix of both genuine happiness and hurt, as if his mind was truly happy for Aj
