July 30
I stewed and procrastinated for quite a while over what to give Gus for his monthly prize. It wasn't that I didn't want to get him something. It was just that I wanted it to somehow show him how special he is to me––not that anything could quite convey that.
After much hemming and hawing, I finally decided on a potted key lime tree. After all, he loves fruit and key limes are famous down here. I also decided he could take it with him as a good reminder of our time together after he goes home. I didn't mention that motivation to him when I presented him with it, though, because I don't even want to think about him leaving just yet.
He seemed truly blown away by my gift, gushing and telling me how perfect it was. His praise made me blush, but I was thrilled to have made him feel a
