CHRISTINE
“I didn’t expect you to come back after our last meeting.” My mood lightened, my spirits brightened and my heart swelled within me when his grey eyes observed me. I expected his gaze to wander to the empty space below my shoulder, but it never left my face.
“Ignoring problems is not a solution. Can I sit next to you?” He tilted his head, pointing at the free spot on my right. I nodded and moved a little to make more space for him. Suzanne said life was too short and I shouldn’t miss my chance. The least I could do was to listen to what he wanted to say.
“I keep thinking about that lake incident.” Glancing furtively at me with the corner of his eye, he stretched his legs on the blanket. I jerked a sharp breath when he mentioned how I almost drowned. “Please don’t take this as a
