Troy thought she’s the one. After spending more months with her and living together, he decided that he could live with her for a long time.
He tried helping her find a good job but she declined. She didn’t want to rely on him on that end.
“I don’t want people to think badly of you because of me. If I perform poorly and get fired, won’t it reflect on your recommendation?” She’s stubborn that way.
Troy relented as she managed to snatch new jobs on her own. Things were going well again for her and they were happy together. If they used to spend one day every week together, now they’re with each other most nights. He would still get some night shifts from work, so…
Carol has never been this happy and satisfied with her life. But as always, the life she tried to leave behind has a way o
