Sapphire Universe by Herrera Devon

Author:Herrera, Devon [Herrera, Devon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General Fiction
Published: 2013-01-01T07:00:00+00:00

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CHAPTER 10

It took only two weeks to get everything finalized. The hardest thing was getting Les to agree to keep it a secret. He thought it was cruel and unusual punishment to make Connor wait. I knew where Les was coming from, but I feel like Connor deserves proof of my trust and commitment after running out on him. I avoid Connor at work at all costs so I won’t be tempted to spoil the surprise. On the Friday before Christmas break I dress in the same outfit I wore to me and Connor's first date. I am so excited that I can’t stop smiling. Today I will finally be able to end our suffering. I pull out of the school parking lot after work and drive to the Best Western where Connor’s note said he was staying. When I get there, I take one last look in the mirror and step out of the car.

I stand in front of room 426 and knock twice and wait with my heart beating in my throat. The door opens a small crack and sapphire eyes widen through the tiny opening. Connor opens the door just enough to walk into the hallway leaving the door cracked. I’m worried he’s going to turn me away when he doesn’t invite me in. I’m just about to start begging and then I take a good look at him. He looks like he hasn’t shaved in a few days and his eyes are duller than their usual brilliant blue. He’s wearing a wrinkled shirt and sweats and his hair is slightly too long and disheveled.

“Connor are you okay?” I ask worried about his appearance. Maybe he’s sick.

Connor laughs once and runs his hand through his too long hair. “No Nina. I’m not. What do you need?” He rasps and I hear a feminine voice come from inside the room.

“Connor who is it?” I instantly know why he didn’t let me in and I walk past Connor pushing the door open and step into the room, ready to get to the bottom of everything and tired of all the secrets and misconceptions. Sitting on the bed, like I knew she would be, is the blonde from the coffee shop. She smiles at me shyly. “You must be Nina. I’ve heard a lot about you. I’m sorry I’m such a mess.” She blows her nose on a tissue and wipes her eyes with a perfectly manicured hand.

“Uh yea. I’m sorry, who are you?” I blurt and Connor steps in behind me. I turn to see him rake his hand through his hair again.

“Nina, this is my cousin Tony. Tony this is, was, my girlfriend Nina.”

I process that for a minute and stare wide eyed at Connor then back at the beautiful blonde woman. Who is Connor’s cousin. And is a girl. And has a boy’s name. Shit.

“You’re Tony?” I ask in disbelief.

The woman shrugs and smiles. “Toni with an "I".”

I look at her and smile. I AM AN IDIOT! Toni giggles and Connor sighs.

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