Molly
The air in my apartment felt electric as if it was charged with anticipation and uncertainty as I waited for Jaden to arrive. I had taken Damon’s advice and invited Jaden over so that we could talk. I had spent all morning rehearsing all of my questions in the bathroom mirror. I didn’t want to forget anything. I wanted to put everything out there on the table and I wanted Jaden to do the same. I needed clarity and that meant there was no more dancing around our issues. When I heard a knock at the door, it felt as if my heart was about to jump right out of my chest. I took a deep breath to calm myself down before I answered the door.
“Hey, Jaden, come on in,” I said as I opened the door and stepped aside.
“Hey, Molly” Jaden greeted me, and his voice was warm and just the sight of
