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“I believe you. But why didn’t you tell me about seeing him at Starbucks, y’all talking and everything?”
“Because I know how you feel about him. I also didn’t think I’d see him ever again. Then I thought about my stuff at his house and wanted to get it back before I moved to Rhys’s.”
“Why did you arrange for Chad to bring you your stuff at the same time Rhys was going to get there?”
“I didn’t. Rhys showed up early.”
Macie sighed. “What a fucking mess.”
“I keep making the biggest mistakes, but I don’t think they’re mistakes at the time.”
“I know you were just trying to save Rhys’s feelings and mine about Chad.”
“I was.”
“You can’t do that anymore, BFF—with anyone. You’re better off being upfront about everything.”
“I will be from now on with you, but it’s too late with Rhys. We’re really over,” I cried. “And what should I do about my job and duplex?”
“See if you can get your job back and resume your broken lease. Make the calls to Dr. Robinson and your landlord.”
“I’m so embarrassed. How do I even begin to explain why I’m not moving back to Cypress Hills and marrying Rhys.”
“It’s like I’ve already told you. Just be upfront and honest. We’re all human, and we all make mistakes.”
“I’ve got to call my momma, daddy, and Rachel to tell them the news, and I’m dreading it.”
“Your parents will understand. Rachel, though? I don’t know. If I were you, I’d call her first because, more than likely, Rhys has already called Jackson and told him what happened, and Jackson has talked to Rachel.”
I sniffled. “Okay. I’ll call her now.”
“Keep me posted on everything on your end, and I’ll do the same here.”
“Macie, do you think there’s any chance Rhys would…”
“Rethink what’s happened and get back together with you?”
“Yes.”
“That’s what I’m going to try to find out.”
“Are you going to call him?”
“No, I’m going to see him in person and try to talk some damn sense into him.”
“Oh, God, really?”
“Yes.”
Realizing that having a job and a place to live was more urgent, I contacted Dr. Robinson and my landlord first, and my prayers were answered. I got my job back and my duplex. On top of that, Dr. Robinson suggested I take a few days off for myself. I cried and thanked him for his understanding. Then I asked him to privately let Jacinda know what’d happened between Rhys and me. He said he would.
It was time to call my sister, and I hoped she’d hear me out.
“Hello?” she said, answering her phone. The tone of her voice indicated that she was angry.
“Will you listen to my side of the story?”
“I don’t need to. You fucked up by not telling Rhys about your contact with Chad, and he fucked up by assuming the worst of you. I’m pissed off at you and Rhys both.”
