The Life I Thought Was Over

” he said. “And you can tell me to leave and never come back if you want.”

My heart raced.

“I’m in love with you, Isabel,” he said softly. “I’ve been in love with you for a long time. I know it’s complicated. I know Pete was my best friend. But I can’t pretend anymore.”

I realized then that I had known. For months. Maybe longer.

“It’s not wrong,” I said continue reading …