My Heart by LEIGH ARMSTRONG

Author:LEIGH ARMSTRONG [ARMSTRONG, LEIGH]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-08-14T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

Alot of regular runners are out this morning even with the cold temperatures. I find being outside invigorating so I guess they do as well. Now back to my therapy session. I round the corner of the Watson Building, running over the Harris Bridge that crosses the lake, thinking about last night. I slept in my bed and Michael slept in his, which is fine, but I want us together, not apart. Seeing Caleb yesterday fills my head with so many questions. How did they get together? What has he done that I don’t want to know? He seems a broken shell of who I knew from before. I glance at my watch, heading back to the apartment. My playlist slows down, and I begin to walk off my run. I reach my front door to see a box addressed to Michael with his parents’ return address, maybe an early Christmas gift. I take it inside, setting it on the table for later. Grabbing water and an orange, I head to my room for a shower but see a note on my nightstand.

Thinking of you! –Michael

A smile forms on my lips as I read it again. I want to call him but my phone rings before I can.

“Caleb?”

At first, he says nothing, but then his voice cracks. “Jamie, can you meet me Friday whatever time is good for you?”

“Friday night after work about 11:15—is that okay?”

“I’ll meet you there. Thanks, Jamie.”

Before I can say anything else, he hangs up. From our random awkward meeting yesterday to the call today, I wonder what happened. I’ll text Michael later or I’m going to be late for class.

*

At the end of another academic day, which is so close to being over for winter break, I rush into 42 at 5:27, tossing my banana peel in the trash. I see Pete standing by the clock-in computer.

“Hey Jamie. How was Thanksgiving break?”

“Good and yours?”

He pats his stomach. “Delicious.. Hey, before you get your stuff, the big boss wants to see you in his office.”

I start to walk away. “Thanks Pete.” If he only knew how much I wanted to see my boss. I open the door to find Michael sitting behind his desk going through a stack of papers. He doesn’t look up right away, giving me time to just look at him. I clear my throat.

He drops his pen, locking his eyes on me. “Hey you.”

“Sometimes it’s hard to believe you’re a college student running a successful business. You look good in the role of boss.”

“Close the door, please.” He pushes away from his desk and motions for me to come over. I walk over to him and he grabs my wrist, pulling me into his lap and rests his hand on my thigh. “I caught a glimpse of you today after your second class. That was not enough.”

I touch his hair, thick between my fingers. “I agree. Today is our first day back at work as an official couple.”

He nuzzles my neck, leaving a few kisses.

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