The Marriage Pact (Viral Series) by Mara White & K. Larsen

Author:Mara White & K. Larsen [White, Mara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-03-31T18:00:00+00:00

Unpacking his groceries into virtually empty cupboards, Ryan decided to call Carlos and invite him over. One week back at his parents had pushed him to rent a place that was slightly above his budget. But walking around the townhouse and opening up all of the shades, he appreciated the panoramic view and the modern amenities, the cleanliness of the place. He had a couch, the ancient sectional from his parents’ basement. Cal, his father, had paid to have it professionally cleaned and it looked nearly new again. The piece of furniture held memories of roughhousing with his brothers, movie nights with popcorn and make-out sessions with girlfriends once they were all in high school. The couch was on loan, as was his bed, which was lifted from the spare room in the basement.

“Dad needs more space for his decorations anyway,” Ryan had smart-aleced to his mother as he and Calvin carried the mattress out to the truck.

“Ryan, don’t encourage him, next he’ll be emptying out our bedroom.”

The bed and the couch were plenty compared to what he was used to. His experience in Guatemala made him see the world differently, he didn’t need much. Just a couch, a bed, some groceries and he was set. His new job at an outpatient rehab center started on Monday.

He sat down in the middle of the couch and threw his arms behind his head and crossed his ankles. He realized in a moment of acute clarity, that the only thing missing was a companion. A girlfriend.

Arrgg! He tried to will himself not to think her name.

Then he mentally berated himself for his sentimentality. Some guys couldn’t get over their college football careers, reliving every play. Ryan was over football and over the camaraderie and the adventurous socializing of college, but what he could never seem to get past was the fact that during those two years with Jackie, he felt more like himself than he ever had before. He was comfortable with her and she truly was his best friend. Unfortunately, the years apart didn’t dull the absence, they made it more profound. He wasn’t sure if was his or her sadness. Sadness for her, which neither of them had been able to process. If he had any regrets in life, they all revolved around not pushing Jackie harder. If he could have a second chance at one thing, it would be how he reacted to her grief. Ryan scrubbed his face with his hands and let it all go with a forced exhale.

Carol had contacted him twice already since he’d gotten back and he figured he should return her call. She wasn’t seeing anyone. He hoped that didn’t have anything to do with him.

Ryan didn’t yet have a television and all of his books were still in storage. He reluctantly pulled on jogging clothes, his new plan included regaining the muscle mass he’d lost in Kinal. He would have to start lifting. After grabbing a water bottle and a couple of energy bars, Ryan tied up the laces of his running shoes and put on his windbreaker.

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