Chapter 24: Uncertain Of Eternity

The door to my office opened, and Vivian walked in with a broad smile on his face. “I saw the news, man. Congratulations.” He said.

I smiled, dropped my pen, and leaned against the chair. “Thank you.”

He sat and crossed his legs majestically. “So tell me, were you nervous?” He asked with a curious brow.

I was nervous when I asked Imela to marry me, but with Cecil, “No, I wasn’t.” I replied with a shake of my head, adding, “When it’s time to make the move, you know.”

His eyes flickered, and he nodded. “I guess I will take a thing or two from your book of confidence and follow in your footsteps with Julie.”

I wanted to tell him there was only misery in store if he followed my path, but I didn't want to dash his confidence to the ground.

“Have you shown Julie your tattoo?” I asked, changing the topic.

“I’m meant to show her in person, not over the phone,” he answered, giving me a duh look.

That made sense.

There was no way around it, so I was just going to ask. “Do you remember much of w