True to my father's words, he hadn't allowed me to leave the house. I felt exasperated, knowing I wouldn't be seeing Jared today. Thankfully, we hadn't made any plans. I'd forgotten to inform him yesterday about my availability, rushing out of Gramps' house. Who knows? He might be out there waiting, while I'm stuck in my room once again. Normally, lounging around without a care in the world would be bliss, regardless of the time or what was happening outside. But today was different. The thought of staying in, knowing Jared was out there, made it hard to focus. I retraced all the events from yesterday in my mind, a smile spreading across my face at the memory. Here, in this very spot, I closed my eyes, seeking to divert my thoughts from my father's overbearing nature, instead replayin

