ALMOND
"When you discover happiness, you find peace," these were the words my mom used to tell me. It was a sentiment I never thought I would experience throughout my life. Yet, here I am, giggling as I scroll through my phone, smiling at the messages Alvah and I exchanged over the weekend.
I had anticipated seeing him mainly at work, but Alvah altered all those expectations. Even when swamped with work, he would go out of his way to drop me home, eager for a glimpse of Krystal, who always greeted him with joyful excitement. Sometimes, work stress prevented him from taking me home, but without fail, he would visit Krystal, bearing gifts.
All I tried to avoid is now hitting me full force, and I can't seem to separate Alvah from Krystal. I've had numerous conversations with Krystal about
