The Problem with Forever

People show you what they want you to see.

“I always knew you’d be beautiful one day.”

“Can I tell you something?”

“I’ve never had a...guy here.”

Rider stiffened and then he twisted his neck so he was looking at me.

Did I seriously admit that out loud? Squeezing my eyes shut, I sighed. “I’m just...going to shut up now.”

He chuckled. “Don’t do that. I like listening to you talk.”

Wow. He really had said that. Beautiful. Rider said I was beautiful

Rider reached down and took my hand in his. The contact sent a jolt through me, and my gaze flew back to his. “Come with me?” he asked.

There were two words texted from an unknown, local number.

Night, Mouse

Forever was the glistening silver lining of every dark cloud, no matter how heavy and thick it was

The past never went away and it was not designed to do so

“As long as it’s what you’re passionate about, go for it.”