Aerion
I leaned back in my chair, letting the silence linger as I looked at Jack who was sprawled on the couch across from me. His visit was perfectly timed, and I felt like it gave me the courage I had been looking for.
His feet were up on the armrest, and he looked totally at ease. After a moment, I said it, the words feeling lighter than I had expected. “I’m finally breaking off the engagement with Rose.”
Jack’s face split into a broad grin as he sat up, laughing. “Finally! Took you long enough.”
“I know,” I sighed, his energy contagious. For the first time in a while, I felt a weight lift, like I had been dragging this decision around for ages. Seeing Jack’s reaction confirmed what I had already known, I should have ended things a long time ago.
Jack leaned back with a smirk. “And
