It’s been 4 days since I stayed with River. And every single day has been filled with so much love and happiness that it doesn’t even make sense. How could this beautiful woman make me, someone who has admittedly never been in love, feel how I’m feeling. I didn’t think something this wonderful could ever happen for me. Her smile brightens my day, her laugh makes my chest warm, her kisses make my skin tingle. And I know that as soon as she leaves I will inevitably be heartbroken. And after my heart gets broken by her, I don’t think I’ll ever be the same. “Jace?” River snaps her fingers in my face. I must have zoned out. We’re playing UNO because she hasn’t felt good today so we stayed in. I ran her a bath and got her soup and tea. She also won’t let me kiss her until she feels better because she doesn’t want me to catch what she has. “Yes, my love?” I answer her. I need to stop thinking about what will happen when she leaves. She still has a while before that happens. I know I should
I’ve been in London for a month and 2 weeks now. And all I can think about is how much I wish time would stop moving so fast. My mom was right, time really does fly by when you’re having fun. Jace has made me see so much that I’ve been missing out on and I can’t believe it took me so long to get here. He’s making me realize that maybe being a lawyer isn’t really what I want. I want to take pictures, of the places I’ve been and the things I’ve seen. I want to capture these small moments and the smiles and the laughter and love. I want these memories and moments to be frozen in time so I can look at them and remember every feeling.Jace is on his way here to take me to Shirley’s 40 year anniversary party. Her and her husband Thomas have been married since they were 21 years old. That’s the kind of love I see myself having with Jace. He brings out the best in me and I him.Jace officially asked me to be his girlfriend last night over a very romantic midnight picnic. And he wants to annou
River just gets better and better. Not only does she tell me that she loves me everyday but she continues to show me she loves me. She only has a month and 2 weeks left. And I know I’m going to let her leave. I’m not going to let her put her dreams on hold for me. But I know we’ll be together again. I have something in the works so I can move to the US so I can be with her. I have enough money to open a gallery in any city so wherever she goes, I’m going to. She hasn’t told her parents yet, but she’s changing majors and I think schools too. She’s going to follow her photography dreams and I couldn’t be happier for her. Todays Shirley and Thomas’ 40th wedding anniversary. And I can’t wait to have one of those with River. I would be happy with just a 5 year one, but I know we’ll make it to 40. I just know it. She’s the love of my life and I picture us having children and dogs. A cute little house and even a minivan. I want all of that and more with her. She is the most amazing and wond
I woke up at 7 am, and Jace was gone. I don’t know why that hurts me a little bit, why didn’t he wake me up before he left? I don’t want to be that kind of girlfriend but I just feel like something is wrong. Maybe he’s in the bathroom or went to get coffee. Any of those things are reasonable. I get up and go to the main room, he’s not there and he’s not in the bathroom. All of the things he brought are gone. He didn’t leave a note or anything but he could still just be at the coffee shop. I’ll just wait a little while before I go all panicky. It’s now 3 in the afternoon and I haven’t heard from him at all today, which still isn’t too serious, he could just be busy with a painting or something. Maybe I should just call him or text him. I’m getting worked up over nothing. I call his phone and it rings a couple times before I get his voicemail. “Hi, Jace. Just checking to make sure you’re okay, I haven’t heard from you all day. I love you.” I leave a message and decide that he’s just
I open my eyes when I hear the captain over the loud speakers. “Good evening, this is your captain speaking. We will be taking off in about 15 minutes.”The stewardess walks to the front and does her little demonstration on how the seat belts work and the foldable tables. All about the fan and light, the call button and where the oxygen mask will drop from and how to put them on if they’re needed. The pilot comes back on and asks everyone to power off their devices, so I turn my phone off until we’re in the sky. As the plane begins to roll down the runway, I look out of the window and stare at the one place I never thought I’d leave. Not since I met Jace at least. I think about all the time and effort I put into showing him who I really was and not who I pretend to be when I’m home. I know it’s crazy to say that I’m in love with him because it hasn’t been very long, but love has no time frame. You don’t get to pick who you love. The plane has been in the air for 10 minutes when it
“Today is the day!” I shout from the top of the stairs at 7 am on a Saturday morning. I’ve never been so excited about anything in my life. Today everything will change. “River, you still have 5 hours before you have to be there. Will you relax.” My father hollers from the kitchen. “Dad, you wouldn’t understand, it’s not everyday your only daughter graduates from high school.” I state while walking downstairs. I hear my mom chuckle and I know she is as excited about today as I am. “River, have you packed your suitcases? You have to head to the airport as soon as the ceremony is over. I cannot believe you picked a 2 pm flight” my mom sighs from her seat on the kitchen island. “Mom, I had them packed 3 weeks ago.” I giggle with excitement. I’m heading to travel around Europe for the summer before school starts in the fall. I got my acceptance letter from Princeton, and freshman move in day is September 17. “I know River, I’m just worried you’ll forget something that you really need.
I finished my shower and walk into my room in a towel. I walk to my closet when I catch a whiff of cologne. And I sigh inwardly because that god awful smell can only belong to one person, my ex boyfriend, Landon Pierce. Landon is a very attractive guy, he has white as snow blonde hair, the kind thats long on top and shaved on the sides and the prettiest blue eyes I’ve ever seen. Definitely a drastic change from my hazel green eyes. He’s tall, with broad shoulders and tanned skin. His only downfall is that he is a major dbag and I broke up with him for cheating on me with my ex best friend Matilda Crossford. “What do you want Landon? And how did you even get in here?” I questioned him with my arms crossed over my chest. He smirks at me while giving me the up / down with his eyes, making me realize I’m still in my towel. I huff and walk into my closet, closing the door, I get dressed. I hear him chuckle “geez River, that’s what you’ve been hiding from me the last 3 years? You’re smokin
“Today is the day!” I thought to myself as I walked the streets of London. I could feel it, something magnificent was about to happen. I sold over 8 paintings this week. Which is huge for someone like me. I grew up not having much, but my father always provided me with everything I wanted and more. Now, I’m making him proud. He passed a year ago, lung cancer. My anger towards that still makes me hurt. If he would have just quit smoking when I begged him to he might still be here. I make my way to my favorite café and smile at the barista and co-owner of the café. She’s in her early 60s. She has short grey hair, bright blue eyes. She never had kids of her own, but she has 4 dogs and 2 cats. So I guess she has plenty of kids. “Good morning, Shirley.” I say with smile. She smiles back at hands me my coffee. “Good morning, Jace. You seem awfully chipper this morning.” She says with a sly smile. “What’s gotten into you today, kiddo?” “Oh nothing big, just sold my 8th painting this week.