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now, doesn’t mean he’s not coming back,” Furtick assures me.
“That’s right. So, get used to Furtick because he’s going to continue being your shadow until we feel confident that Marcus is no longer a threat.” Luke is firm in his instruction. I know that look in his eyes. There’s more to what’s going on that he isn’t telling me. He knows something but doesn’t think I can handle it yet.
“If you think that’s best,” I reply. I’m keenly aware in moments like this that there is a protective nature to Luke, and while he has had Claire to take care of, there’s a fatherly protection that is so second-nature to him that, even in the midst of the threat Marcus is posing, I think he’s enjoying.
“I do,” Luke confirms.
Things have been so crazy that I haven’t checked my email in weeks. As the screen flickers on, my heart fills with joy when I see an email from Caroline. It’s dated over a week ago so I open it and find myself sinking into a place of joy. I settle in my chair, resting my chin in my hand, and read.
From: Caroline Jackson
To: Layla Weston
Subject: Hey Stranger!
Hi Layla!
I hadn’t heard from you in a while so I thought I’d shoot you an email. Being in California I have no clue when to call! This time zone thing is messing me up!
Classes are good here. The interior design program here is really competitive, but I think I’m going to be ok. I really love it! I can’t wait to get my prerequisite courses out of the way!
What about you? How are you doing? I’ve been worried about you. With Will gone and you being in Florida, I worry that you don’t have anyone to talk to. I wish I could be there for you. We should set up a time when we can talk and it’s not the middle of the night for one of us! Promise me you’ll at least email me back so I know you’re ok!
On to the gossip! Gwen and Chris got to Clemson and started dating! Tyler is settled in at Duke and (FYI) mad at you for not calling him back. And your friend Marcus Reynolds went crazy! Tyler said his dad told him that he and Will’s dad had some big blowout at the law firm. Tyler’s dad had to call the police. I don’t think Mr. Meyer pressed charges, but no one has seen Marcus since. I know, right?!?!
What happened to the days of hiking, movie night, and Chinese food? I guess we’re all growing up! I love and miss you so much! Please reply soon so I know you’re ok.
Love,
Caroline
Oh, my gosh! I was right! Something did happen. But why on earth would Marcus and Will’s dad have a huge, blowout argument?
I click reply and respond to Caroline with immediate apologies.
From: Layla Weston
To: Caroline Jackson
Subject: Sorry I’ve been MIA!
Hi Caroline,
I’m so sorry that I’ve been such a terrible friend! Things have been really crazy and busy here. But I promise to be better about staying in touch.
Classes are good here. I’ve made a couple of friends. One girl, Dana, reminds me of you, which is comforting. I can’t believe Gwen and Chris! Wonder how long that’s been brewing?!?! And I’ll be sure to call Tyler soon. If you talk to him before I do, please tell him I’m sorry.
I’m doing ok since that last time I saw you…I guess. It’s hard, but I just take it one day at a time. I can’t really talk about him yet. I don’t like the idea of talking about him in the past tense. So, if I’m tight lipped about it, I’m sorry.
I was thinking that maybe you guys could all come down around Thanksgiving. I know you’ll have family things, but maybe you can come after for a long weekend? I really want to see all of you. Not being with you feels like a part of me is missing.
Thanks for not giving up on me. I love and miss you so much, too!
Love,
Layla
I say as little as I can about missing Will, and nothing about the excruciating pain that constantly exists in my heart every second of the day. She’s dealing with losing Will, too, and it just doesn’t seem fair to blather on about him
“That’s right. So, get used to Furtick because he’s going to continue being your shadow until we feel confident that Marcus is no longer a threat.” Luke is firm in his instruction. I know that look in his eyes. There’s more to what’s going on that he isn’t telling me. He knows something but doesn’t think I can handle it yet.
“If you think that’s best,” I reply. I’m keenly aware in moments like this that there is a protective nature to Luke, and while he has had Claire to take care of, there’s a fatherly protection that is so second-nature to him that, even in the midst of the threat Marcus is posing, I think he’s enjoying.
“I do,” Luke confirms.
Things have been so crazy that I haven’t checked my email in weeks. As the screen flickers on, my heart fills with joy when I see an email from Caroline. It’s dated over a week ago so I open it and find myself sinking into a place of joy. I settle in my chair, resting my chin in my hand, and read.
From: Caroline Jackson
To: Layla Weston
Subject: Hey Stranger!
Hi Layla!
I hadn’t heard from you in a while so I thought I’d shoot you an email. Being in California I have no clue when to call! This time zone thing is messing me up!
Classes are good here. The interior design program here is really competitive, but I think I’m going to be ok. I really love it! I can’t wait to get my prerequisite courses out of the way!
What about you? How are you doing? I’ve been worried about you. With Will gone and you being in Florida, I worry that you don’t have anyone to talk to. I wish I could be there for you. We should set up a time when we can talk and it’s not the middle of the night for one of us! Promise me you’ll at least email me back so I know you’re ok!
On to the gossip! Gwen and Chris got to Clemson and started dating! Tyler is settled in at Duke and (FYI) mad at you for not calling him back. And your friend Marcus Reynolds went crazy! Tyler said his dad told him that he and Will’s dad had some big blowout at the law firm. Tyler’s dad had to call the police. I don’t think Mr. Meyer pressed charges, but no one has seen Marcus since. I know, right?!?!
What happened to the days of hiking, movie night, and Chinese food? I guess we’re all growing up! I love and miss you so much! Please reply soon so I know you’re ok.
Love,
Caroline
Oh, my gosh! I was right! Something did happen. But why on earth would Marcus and Will’s dad have a huge, blowout argument?
I click reply and respond to Caroline with immediate apologies.
From: Layla Weston
To: Caroline Jackson
Subject: Sorry I’ve been MIA!
Hi Caroline,
I’m so sorry that I’ve been such a terrible friend! Things have been really crazy and busy here. But I promise to be better about staying in touch.
Classes are good here. I’ve made a couple of friends. One girl, Dana, reminds me of you, which is comforting. I can’t believe Gwen and Chris! Wonder how long that’s been brewing?!?! And I’ll be sure to call Tyler soon. If you talk to him before I do, please tell him I’m sorry.
I’m doing ok since that last time I saw you…I guess. It’s hard, but I just take it one day at a time. I can’t really talk about him yet. I don’t like the idea of talking about him in the past tense. So, if I’m tight lipped about it, I’m sorry.
I was thinking that maybe you guys could all come down around Thanksgiving. I know you’ll have family things, but maybe you can come after for a long weekend? I really want to see all of you. Not being with you feels like a part of me is missing.
Thanks for not giving up on me. I love and miss you so much, too!
Love,
Layla
I say as little as I can about missing Will, and nothing about the excruciating pain that constantly exists in my heart every second of the day. She’s dealing with losing Will, too, and it just doesn’t seem fair to blather on about him
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