An Ear to Bend

Evie

“Even if it involves Xander or another former student you don’t like?” I teased.

Dad groaned, shaking his head. “Yes. I am not going to say I’ll like it, but I will be there for you.”

I blew out a breath. “I feel better. I’m glad we got to talk.”

“You don’t look like you feel better. You still look like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders.”

“I just feel like I’m losing him.”

“It’s been a long time since I’ve been in a relationship,” he said with a wistful look on his face. “I remember when I found out your mother was not going to grow old with me. I remember that feeling of just pure devastation. The two situations are not the same, but I think you really care about this man. Dare I say love him?”

“I don’t know,” I answered honestly. “I’m so confused. I think I do but then I question whether or not it is the real thing.”

“But you are torn apart about the idea of not seeing him again. You are devastated by the thought of not being with him. That tells me it’s real.”