Deep Cuts

Evie

“What are you going to do about your dad? You can’t let him get in the way of your happiness.”

I slowly shook my head. “I have no idea. I tried to talk to him. He isn’t budging.”

“Maybe try to explain to him Xander is important to you. He should understand love. He loved your mother.”

The memory of his grief still tugged at my heart. “Yes, he did.”

“What if that’s why he is so against you getting together with Xander?”

“What? That makes no sense.”

“He loved and lost, and it cut him deep. There could be a chance he doesn’t want you to experience that same kind of pain.”

“Plausible, but not likely.”

“Fine, then back to the original question. What are you going to do?”

“I don’t know. He won’t talk to me. I’ve been calling him all week, and once again, he’s dodging my calls. He’s being very childish about all of this. It’s really pissing me off.”

“He’s probably been busy writing his speech,” she said nonchalantly.

“Speech? For me? I don’t need another speech from him. I’m good. He sa