Chapter 25

GABRIEL

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“How’s Emily?” My Mom asked.

She wasn’t here so I could roll my eyes at her. She’d called me before I left my dorm room for my class.

“I’m sure she’s fine wherever she is,” I said.

“What do you mean ‘wherever she is? don’t you guys see each other around?”

“Cresswell is a really big place Mom, we can’t see each other whenever we want.”

“That’s too bad,” she said, “I was hoping you guys could see each other more, rekindle what you once had.”

I smiled.

“Didn’t you tell her you were happy for her when she said she was dating someone? Didn’t you even ask her to get someone for me to date?”

“Oh honey, that’s just what you say to someone when they tell you they’re seeing someone. You don’t always have to mean it. I wanted her to see how supportive I was”

“Well, you’re gonna have to mean it because there is no chance of us rekindling anything.”

“It’s not over ‘till the fat lady sings,” my Mom said, “Terry and I are gonna keep hoping.”

“Good for you guys. I have to go. I love you,”