Tiny (and so beautiful) labradorite earrings in a beautiful little box that he holds patiently for me. Caleb has the patience Cole never could grasp but they share a temper and I'm always loathe to wake it up this early in the morning.
Instead I say nothing and wait for him.
These are for you.
I nod.
What's wrong?
On birthday weekends you get presents, you don't give them.
I'm not most people.
I nod again.
It's actually going to be a very long weekend if I have to force your words out of you.
Sorry. Just trying to read the moment.
And?
They say it's a bestseller but I'm still on the fence.
And he laughs a great big laugh out loud. It's easy to love you, he says.
And I nod again. Of course. Very easy. Too easy, and that's what makes this next part so hard.
I was thinking that I need a little getaway.
Is that right?
With you.
I need to be here, Caleb.
Two nights only, for my birthday. It's already cleared with Lochlan and everyone else who matters, and we leave at two sharp so please pack early so we're not behind. I sent the itinerary to your email.
Where?
It's a surprise, and you're going to love it.
Instead I say nothing and wait for him.
These are for you.
I nod.
What's wrong?
On birthday weekends you get presents, you don't give them.
I'm not most people.
I nod again.
It's actually going to be a very long weekend if I have to force your words out of you.
Sorry. Just trying to read the moment.
And?
They say it's a bestseller but I'm still on the fence.
And he laughs a great big laugh out loud. It's easy to love you, he says.
And I nod again. Of course. Very easy. Too easy, and that's what makes this next part so hard.
I was thinking that I need a little getaway.
Is that right?
With you.
I need to be here, Caleb.
Two nights only, for my birthday. It's already cleared with Lochlan and everyone else who matters, and we leave at two sharp so please pack early so we're not behind. I sent the itinerary to your email.
Where?
It's a surprise, and you're going to love it.