Chapter 54

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Five years later





"Ok and what about tomorrow?" I ask.

"Well were closed tomorrow." He replies.

"Are you serious?!" This guy is making me want to tear my hair out. "How could y'all be closed on a fucking Tuesday?" He was about to respond but I cut him off.

"How do you expect me to do my day to day errands and go to work if I can't drive my jeep!"

"You know what I'm just going to put you on hold-"

"Don't you dare put me on hold!" But just as the words escaped my mouth the stupid elevator music started playing.

"Ugh!" I quickly hang up and search for another car repair shop online.

"You know you could just drive my car."

I look up at Ashley and sigh. "And what are you going to drive?" I question.

She thinks for a second then nods her head. She gets off of my counter and makes her way to my pantry, most likely seeing if we have any gummy bears.

"Left cabinet." I say.

"Ooh!" She takes them out and opens the package.

I crash onto my sofa and sigh. "I guess I'll just take the bus tomorrow." I look up at Ashley to see her nod her head.

"How did you wreck your car again?" She asks taking a blue gummy bear and popping it in her mouth.

I roll my eyes, "I didn't wreck it. There was a squirrel crossing the road and so I was looking at it I didn't see the car in front of me and I sort of maybe kinda crashed into it. But it was like just a scratch!" I yell. Yeah a scratch and I need an oil change and I need a new battery. What can I say that jeep is old.


"Mhm a scratch.." She whispers. I grab the nearest pillow and throw it at her.

"Hey!" She yells "don't take your anger out on me!" She runs over to me and tackles me in a bear hug.

"All you need is some sugar." She grabs a gummy bear and forces my mouth open putting an orange one on my tongue.

I close my mouth biting her finger. "Ouch!" She gets off me and hits me with my pillow.

"That fucking hurt. You bitch." She rubs her finger slightly and I smile.

Just in time a knock is on the door. I run over to open it tripping on the way.

I open it to reveal my grumpy old neighbor. Great. "What do you want mr. Grumpy?" I ask already irritated.

"It's mr. Grump!" He yells.

I roll my eyes, "yeah yeah what do you want?"

He frowns as he points to his lawn. "Your dog has been tearing my lawn apart! I have had enough of this nonsense!" He says raising his finger.

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"Dude! I tell you every freaking day!" I yell "I don't have a fucking dog!"

He waves me off a scowl on his face. "Watch your mouth missy!"

"Make me!-" soon Ashley is there holding me back.

"Oh hi there mr. Grump. What seems to be the problem?" She asks.

"Her!" He points at me and I gasp.

He walks down my front steps and to his sidewalk waving his fist in the air. I flick him off and he just shakes his head as he makes his way inside his home.

"I swear ever since I bought my house that man has been out to get me!" I yell covering my face. He's so irritating.

Ashley just shakes her head and brings me inside.

"I'll make you some chicken noodle soup how does that sound?" Oh yes she's going to cook yes.

"Yes por favor. Cook for me." I hug her and she just laughs as she gets the ingredients out.

Just then the door rings again. "I SWEAR THAT OLD MAN-"

I make my way to the door and open it, "listen grumpy I swear I'll-"

"You'll what?"

My eyes widen as I stare at the figure in front of me. "Jack!" I say hugging him. He's back from his business trip early.

"Shh!" He whispers. "Ash is here right?" I nod my head and he smirks.

He makes his way into my home, well ok just come right in. Creeping his way behind my couches he drops off his suitcase and goes to the kitchen.

I follow close behind him and see Ashley turning on the stove. Her eyes too focused on the packaging she doesn't realize jack right behind her.

"Hey Liz!" She flips the package over and stares at it. "Is this expired?.."

"You tell me." Jack says.

She turns around so fast I nearly miss her jumping into his arms.

"Jack!" She kisses him like her life depends on it. "You're home!"

He carries her and twirls her around my kitchen. "Yes I'm home." He kisses her again and I stare at them from a far.

"Don't y'all have a house that y'all can do this in. This is my kitchen ya know." I say opening my book.

Jack sighs and smiles more to himself I assume completely ignoring me. "How was my beautiful fiancé while I was gone?"

I glance at Ashley to see that she's turned a shade of red.

"I was good." She whispers. "But I missed you. A lot." She stares up at him with so much love my heart swells at the sight of them.

"Well I'm back." He kisses her forehead and I smile.

"Alright alright. Y'all too should get going. I don't want to be in the middle of." I point to the both of them, "this" I get up and make my way to the stove turning it off.

"I mean we can stay if you'd like!" Ashley says.

I laugh. "I know y'all would much rather be alone." I wink at her and she blushes more. "Besides I'll be fine."

Jack tickles Ashley and kisses her neck. "Jack" she whispers. "Not here love"

"And why can't I kiss you in front of my sister I mean she's going to be the maid of honor. She's gonna see this a lot." He kisses her on the lips again. "Besides I missed you."

I walk to my pantry to put away the soup ingredients.

"I know I missed you too, like crazy. But I don't want her to just see us kiss you know. Maybe she's still healing up.." She whispers trying to keep her voice low. Though I still hear her.

"You don't think she's still.." Jack stops himself and I go deeper into my pantry.

"It's been so long." Jack whispers.

"I know but I see it in her face jack."

I come out of the pantry and see them close together still whispering.

"I know she's still in love with-"

"Don't say his name!" I yell.

Ashley jumps and clings to jack while he frowns at me.

"I told you not to say his damn name.." I whisper.

"I'm sorry-" Ashely starts.

"You guys should go." I interrupt her. "I don't want to spoil your evening. Please I'll be fine." I say.

"Liz it's fine really-"

I hug Ashley and smile. "It's ok ash. Go let him take you to dinner." I turn to jack and smile.

They agree finally and I walk them out. I hug jack and Ashley one last time and give them both a kiss on the cheek as they make they're way to jacks truck.

I wave as they pull out of my driveway and head out of the neighborhood.

I stay there for a while standing staring into blank space.

Then I go inside, eat dinner. I shower, brush my teeth and get ready for bed.

My head hits the pillow and my eyes close.

I dream of nothing. Nothing but darkness.

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