Page 58 of Come Back to Me

I’m such an idiot.

How did I think this was a good idea? Seeing the love of my life after all these years and explaining to him why we crumbled wasn’t the answer to my problems. I just made the biggest fool out of myself…and he let me.

After fifteen minutes go by, I try to cool myself down with the breathing exercises Dani did with me when we were at Tidal Wave Arena. I still can’t believe she left me. I don’t understand. She told me she’d be there for me, but she left without any prior warning.

I decide to text her and ask her why.

Me

Why did you leave me at the arena earlier?

Dani

violet, we talked about this last night on the way home. remember? what’s going on?

Me

I’m in Grayson’s apartment, sitting on the toilet and having one of the worst panic attacks of my entire life

We were in the middle of making dinner, and I stupidly asked if he regretted the time we spent together. He didn’t answer me. He literally said he couldn’t. I set myself up for this. I deserve this

Dani

violet, listen to me. nobody deserves to have their heart broken. you didn’t set yourself up for this. this isn’t your fault, and you shouldn’t be blaming yourself right now

here’s the deal. you go talk to grayson about this. if you feel like you want to leave, say the word. i’ll take you back home. you got me?

Me

Yes

Dani

do those breathing exercises we did earlier

Me

I’ve been doing them for the past 15 minutes, and they’re not helping

Dani

just keep focusing on your breathing!

i wasn’t lying when i told you i’m here for you. i know how hard it is to put yourself out there and do something scary. violet, trust me when i say this. the universe knows what it’s doing. give it time

The universe knows what it’s doing. Give it time.

There’s sound coming from the kitchen. I can hear it through the crack of the door. Opening the door slowly with my purse and phone in my hand, I peek my head out to investigate.

Grayson walks over to me and takes my stuff, setting everything on one of the bar stools.

My nose catches the scent of garlic herb butter and melted cheese.

Wow, that smells so good.

There are two sandwiches sitting under a heat lamp.

How the hell does this man have a heat lamp?