| "Whatcha got there D?"AJ inquired as he entered the room to a preoccupied Howie. "The papers." "When ya gonna sign those things?" "Why should I?" "Because we all know the reasons you're doing it. You just don't want Melissa happy unless you're the one making her happy." "I've always been the one to make her happy." "No you haven't. She gave you everything and got nothing but heartache in return. I mean why else would you have those things in your hand? I haven't seen you contemplating anything this much since you met her." He picked up the phone and dialed Sherl's number. Sherl picked up."Sherl? Is Missy there?" "Hang on,"She covered the mouthpiece and turned to Melissa."It's Howie. You wanna talk to him?" "Yeah. I'll talk to him,"she took the phone from Sherl."Hello." "Hey Mis. How's it going?" "How do you think it's going?" "I'm sorry. Congratulations on your book." "Thank you. What do you want?" "Tell me one thing okay." "What?" "Do you love him?" "Do I love who?" "Who do you think?" "It really doesn't matter anymore now does it?" "Yeah it does. Do you love him?" She hesitated. What was he looking for? She calmly replied."Yes." "That's all I needed to know,"He signed on the line. "Why?" "The papers will be on their way tomorrow morning." "You're sure about that? I mean you don't want to wait another two months do ya?" "Look Missy, I'm sorry. AJ yanked my head out of my butt tonight and gave it to me straight. I'm the only thing keeping you from being happy. Would you like a witness to this because he's right here." "No that's fine. Thank you. I just hope you find whatever it is you're looking for in life." "You were what I was looking for but I screwed up. I'll find it somewhere along the line again I'm sure. I know you already have. I just hope it's not too late for you." "Thank you,"she hung up the phone. She turned to Sherl. "What's wrong?"Sherl inquired. "Not a thing,"A smile formed across Melissa's face."He signed the papers." "He signed the papers?" "He signed them." |
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