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I’m just settling in and trying to get things
done.”
    “Yeah well, hopefully you
will get done early and be able to fly out here.”
    “I’m not sure about that
but I will try.”
    I heard a giggle in the
background, and then a giddy voice.
    “Richard, baby, hurry up
so we can swim!”
    My stomach became knotted,
and my mouth dry. “Who was that?” I snapped.
    “Oh um…That is a friend my
brother brought along.”
    “Sounds like you are
pretty chummy with her!”
    “It’s not what it sounds
like; she is petrified of sharks and wants someone to swim with
her.”
    “Sharks don’t visit
shallow water Richard!”
    “Yeah I know, but I
promised her I would protect her.”
    “Whatever, look I have a
ton of shit to do; I will just talk to you later.”
    “Don’t be mad
Maggie.”
    “I’m not mad.”
    “Okay good, well I will
chat with you later I love you.”
    “Bye Richard.”
    By the time I hit the red
end key on my phone, I was steaming with anger. It sure sounded
like my fiancée was having the time of his life with beach whore
Barbie in Bermuda without me.
    I could have possibly been
paranoid, but women flocked to Richard, he was handsome, and had
money. That wasn’t why I was with him of course but…why the
hell was I with
him?

    Eight

    “Okay…something is wrong,
spill it Tyler.” Emily prodded.
    “Nothing is wrong, why
would you think that?” He responded.
    “Well you’ve been sulking
for the last few days, and just don’t seem like yourself. Do you
want to talk about it?”
    “I can’t
Emily…”
    “Can’t? Or won’t? I know
you haven’t known me that long, but seriously, I’m here for you if
you need to talk.” She reassured.
    “I don’t think you want to
be in the middle of it.” He sighed.
    “Try me.” Emily
smiled.
    “I guess I came back here
and expected things to be the same as they were when I left.
Everything is different, and I am confused.”
    “Things never stay the
same Ty, that’s the beauty of life. Changing and growing is just
the way things work.”
    “Yeah I know I’m sure I
sound like a little bitch whining though.”
    “Nah, I know you need
someone to talk to, and Jake can be hard headed at times, so I’m
here for you.”
    “My life is just so fucked
up, here I am, a wounded vet, my marriage fell apart, and I have
the hots for someone who is totally hazardous to my
health.”
    “Wait, hold up…you are
attracted to that woman, what was her name…oh Maggie?”
    “Told you it was fucked
up.”
    “Look, the first thing you
need to do is put the past where it should be or you will never be
able to move forward or have a future.”
    “Fuck, I’m damaged goods;
no one is going to want to step within ten feet of me.”
    “If you never let them,
then no they won’t…”
    “How the hell did you get
to be so wise? I’m sure it wasn’t my brother rubbing off on you,
because he is a douche.”
    Emily laughed out loud.
“I’m not sure calling it wise is the proper term Ty, maybe I just
fucked up, and finally saw the error of my ways.”
    “Either way, Jake is one
lucky bastard.”
    “I will take that as a
compliment. Now, will you do me a huge favor?”
    “You name it.”
    “I haven’t had a shower in
two days, because Maisy is fussy, could you keep an eye on her for
me please.”
    “With
pleasure.”
    Emily left the room and
Tyler was alone once again with his niece. He didn’t want to think
about the fucked up shit in his life at that moment, he just wanted
to relish these small instants that made him smile.

    Nine

    After spending a few days
at a place I couldn’t stand, I decided it was time to get the hell
out of there for a while and reclaim my sanity. The walls were
closing in on me quickly, and I needed a breather.
    I spent the days going
through my mother’s things, the items she left behind were
worthless and of no interest to me, but I was instructed to clear
out the house and make it ready for sale. I would have rather