Eric said as he saw me out the front door of the apartment. We hugged, the embrace long and powerful. His arms felt so safe and it was almost hard to step away from them. I didn’t want to miss my bus. “I promise. Be safe driving home.” I walked quickly to the corner, forcing myself not to look ba...
Weaving through the tables and well-dressed attendees chatting merrily with one another, my face flushed, my heart threatened to burst from my chest, and a familiar feeling pricked my eyes. I fought to hold back the tears but couldn’t. Passing by turned heads and concerned stares in a whirl, I co...