In Love, Never Say Never

It was the start of Spring.

It was drizzly at times in J City, and the sun was high on others. The greens along the scenic areas within the city center invariably started to explode in a dazzle of hues.

Peach blossoms had also begun to flower in more than a few tourist attractions too. Once I have tied up the loose ends in J City, I brought Summer along to book tickets for K City.

At the airport.

Jackson and Nick insisted on seeing us all the way to the boarding gate. Jackson looked particularly reluctant to part from Summer as he held her. “I don’t understand why you have to leave when you could make as good a life for yourself here in J City.”

“I distinctly remember someone saying yesterday that it’s important to not part on bad terms. Are you worried about leaving Summer with me?”

“You’re her mother, so what’s there for me to worry about? Go on then. Stop being an eyesore and get out of here.”

I had just one carry-on with me as I did not own much, to begin with. It would be a hassle to lug the rest of my things around with Summer in tow, so I packed only her bottle and diapers with me.

Nick had instructed the flight crew so everything was loaded on board beforehand.

Seeing that it was almost time, Jackson apprehensively asked, “Are you really not going to say goodbye to Ashton?”

I shook my head and merely smiled.

He exhaled. “This is some major beef with the Moores, so he must have his hands full trying to stave off Zachary’s wrath. I’m doubtful that he’ll be able to make himself available to see you off anyway.”

tickets in hand, I watched him wave to us. “Take care of

choked up as he was missing Summer already. “Send me

hand in his

you guys!” I

a baby-sized bolster for Summer and had a child safety seat set up

exciting for Summer as she did not sleep a wink in four

appearance ensured that some air stewardesses would come by and interact with her from time to time, all the

ride to take us directly to the hotel.

off the phone and turned my attention

a halt in front

seemed to have thinned out since I last saw him several days ago. His facial features had become

catch a ride at the airport, and traffic is going to get crazy near peak

far behind, so I ignored

cited the destination. The driver was curious to see a child with me. “Are you here

and softened my voice as Summer was sleeping soundly. “I’m here to

smiled as he engaged the

I nodded. “Yup!”

having to bring your kid around for work!”

“I don’t know what’s the deal with this Bentley behind us. It’s been on our

“Nope!”

it to the hotel in forty minutes. When I alighted,