ROME “What the f**k, man?” Linden came, narrowing at me. “Did you just kick her out?” “That’s exactly what I did,” I proudly said, even if my heart disagreed. “And stop helping her with her stupid ideas because she and I are not going to happen.” Fuck. What happened to us? Not so long ago, we were at our happiest, and it seemed nothing could tear us apart. Until she walked away from me. I told her I loved her because that was how I felt. Even now, I still love her. I never stopped. I gave up my job for her. But I wouldn’t go through that pain again until she was sure what she wanted in her life, and if I meant for her, I was sure she could wait until I was ready. I wouldn’t let her play with my heart. That was not how love worked. But seeing her in my house today was the best feel

