He Asked Me To Leave The Party Early So His Friends Wouldn’t See Me—So I Did

“How was it?”

“You were incredible,” I said honestly.

She looked down, then back up. “You’re not leaving, are you?” she asked, suddenly quieter.

The question hit me in a tender place.

“No,” I said gently. “I’m not going anywhere.”

She stepped closer and gave me a quick, awkward hug like it cost her pride.

On the drive home, Graham glanced at me. “You okay?continue reading …