Original publication date February 22, 2016 Warning! Very pic heavy. I can’t help myself when it comes to weddings.————————————————————————————————– After Graham’s parents left, he acted devastated that they let out that they knew the less-than-stellar details of when Graham and I met. I realized I wasn’t mad at him; I had just been upsetContinue reading “1.36: Mr. and Mrs. Taylor”
Monthly Archives: September 2020
1.35: Meet the Parents
Original publication date February 18, 2016 Brielle Graham tells me he finally got his transfer, and he bought a workbench. He spends his evenings out building different things while I’m at work. He hints that he’s also researching something by doing it. I don’t understand, but I leave him to his hobby. Continue reading “1.35: Meet the Parents”
1.34: Showdown
Original publication date February 13, 2016 Graham My boss requests my presence in her office. Having a hunch that I know what this is about, I obey her summons. As I walk into her office, I see her standing at her window, looking at the city, with her back stiff, her shoulders squared,Continue reading “1.34: Showdown”
1.33: Heart-shaped Cookies
Original publication date February 8, 2016 “I’ll be right back,” Graham tells me as he gets out of bed in the middle of the night. I make a little ‘hum’ noise as my reply, wordlessly stating that I understand. He must’ve not wanted to wake me and that’s why he felt the need toContinue reading “1.33: Heart-shaped Cookies”
1.32: Fountains
Original publication date February 3, 2016 Brielle For years now, I’d dreaded having to one day truly explain to Graham what exactly Fred had done to me. I’d never imagined Graham would figure it out the way he did. I’d never thought I’d ever want anyone doing to me what Graham had been doingContinue reading “1.32: Fountains”
1.31: What the Good Guy Would Do
Original publication date January 30, 2016 “I met some of the neighbors yesterday,” Brielle tells me happily as I sit down to some of her fantastic pancakes. We don’t see each other much in the evenings since she’s already at the restaurant by the time I get home from work. Even though I don’tContinue reading “1.31: What the Good Guy Would Do”
1.30: Agent Surprise
Original publication date January 25, 2016 Graham What a relief! I despised hiding the truth from Brielle. I hated steering conversations away from it, even using tactics that would throw her off the scent because she would get so pissed off she’d forget she asked. I knew she’d never believe the accountant firm story.Continue reading “1.30: Agent Surprise”
1.29: Training
Original publication date January 21, 2016 The agency Graham works for got him the cutest little house! Right away, Graham insists that I take the bigger bedroom. He uses the weak argument that the computer they gave him is already set up in the smaller one. When I tell him he can just move the desk, he shakesContinue reading “1.29: Training”
1.28: A New Home
Original publication date January 15, 2016 My apartment still feels a bit empty. However, I have managed to get a table and chairs, the couch Graham bought me, a bookshelf, blinds for the bathroom, as well as a few books to help me study bartending. I plan on my next major purchase being anContinue reading “1.28: A New Home”
1.27: Character
Originally published January 11, 2016 This one’s a doozey. I just couldn’t find a decent stopping point. Enjoy!————————————————————————————– I can’t believe how much I like my new job. I guess it’s only my second day, but hopefully, that won’t change. When I start my shift, the place is empty, but it doesn’t stay thatContinue reading “1.27: Character”