Jade and I sat at the counter, stirring sugar absentmindedly into our coffee. I was hit with the realization once again that the house was too quiet with Jacob gone. Finally, Jade looked up, clearing her throat.
“Have you told anyone else?” She asked.
I shook my head. “Besides Tanner, you’re the only one.”
“And Jacob?” Her eyes were wide with worry as she asked.
I sighed, turning away. “I called him, but there was no answer. He probably won’t be able to contact me for a while. Only the lady knows how long that might be.”
We were silent again. I glanced down at my feet where Buster laid. The puppy had been following me around like a shadow since the morning sickness had set in. I was happy for his presence, but it didn’t make me miss Jacob less. He should’ve been here to go through the
