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Chapter 4 

Texted him. 

You on your way? 

Tina twisted her ankle getting out. Walking her upstairs real quick. 

Be there in five. 

I sent back an okay and set my phone down. 

Seven-fifty. The airline sent my boarding notification. 

I glanced at the clock and typed again. 

How close are you? 

Just left her place. Ten more minutes. I’ll be home by eight, I promise. 

…Okay. 

Eight o’clock sharp. I deleted the last photo of us from my phone. 

The doorbell rang. 

I stood up and opened it. 

The delivery guy smiled at me, holding out a small cake. 

“Happy birthday!” 

Eight-ten. The frosting was starting to melt. 

I couldn’t wait anymore. 

I curled up on the couch, pulled up the video from when he proposed, and let it loop while I ate cake straight from the box. 

Every bite tasted salty. 

I’d remember this birthday for the rest of my life. 

Nine p.m. Airport security line. 

My phone finally lit up. 

Babe I’m so sorry-I was halfway home when I realized today’s Tina’s birthday. 

09:28 

Mr. Chatterbox for Her, Mr. Iceberg for Me? Ice Melts, and So Did My Love! 

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Gotta celebrate with her. Not gonna make it back tonight. 

Get some sleep. I’ll have someone drop off that bag tomorrow. 

I let out a quiet laugh and typed back. 

Don’t bother. I’m already at the airport. 

Good luck with everything, Brendan. 

Hit send. 

Powered off my phone. 

Walked to my gate. 

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