Like a bird, most of my problems had taken flight as soon as I opened my mouth, and I finally understood what they had said about a problem shared being half solved.
The load that had been weighing me down had been lifted off my back for a bit, and I could breathe a little easier. I know Charlie was the wrong person to spill all this, especially considering our relationship, but I couldn’t think of anyone else.
And he persuaded me.
“Yes,” I sniffed back the water that was making its way down my nose, cleaning my eyes with the back of my palm, and going on to pretend like I hadn’t just broken down in front of a man that may still harbor feelings for me. “That was all that happened.”
“Oh Maddie.” Charlie wailed, shaking his head, and before I could comprehend what was going on, I was pul
