Kristen examined the tattoo she got a few months ago in the mirror in her room. The word ‘Family’ written into the infinity symbol. She got it after Phillip broke up with her, when she found out she had a niece. She loved Summer, but until she was in Kristen’s life, she’d never thought twice about having kids. She still wasn’t sure, but the idea had gained a little traction in the last few months.
Her tattoo was supposed to remind her that she didn’t need Phillip. That her family was always with her and letting go of a man who gave her ultimatums was for the best. But she never made that break. She still thought about him. Once in a while she sent him a text, even though she regretted it after. It had been months since she’d seen him. But she was still holding on to hope that he’d show up
