From campus to the workplace, from being unnoticed to becoming a part of her life.
On the day I proposed, I kneeled by the sea. The sound of the waves drowned out my trembling voice, but she smiled and nodded in response.
What a pity! The sweeter the memories, the sharper the reality.
Sighing deeply, I picked up my phone and saw a number I hadn't called in a while.
I sent a message:
[Dad, I've made up my mind. I'll be back next week.]
It was daytime on the other side of the world, and my father, Hector, replied almost instantly:
[Really? That's great!]
Then, cautiously, my father asked:
[Is Francine coming too?]
I stared at the screen, my throat tightening.
My fingers hovered over the keyboard for a few seconds before I typed a simple reply:
[Just me.]
My father stayed silent for a moment, then sent a voice message.
His voice was deep and controlled, but there was no mistaking the pain behind the words.
"Carson, no matter what happens, I will always support you."
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