Chapter 11
I was too emotionally drained to call Colten and apologize that night. In the morning, refreshed with a scalding shower and a cup of coffee in front of me, I dialed his number.
“Hey, Marty. You okay?”
“Hi, Colten. Yeah, I’m fine. I’m so sorry about yesterday. I overreacted. I hope you can forgive me for my abrupt behavior.”
“I understand where you’re coming from. You’ve been away for a long time and didn’t know what to expect back here. No need to ask forgiveness, though.”
“Thanks, I appreciate it. Do you think you feel like giving me a second chance?”
“I didn’t think you’d be interested in one.”
“I am. Very much so.”
“I’m glad to hear it. You wanna come by here again? Or meet up somewhere else?”
“How about I take you out on a date? I thought it would be fun to go up to
