Truth Forever 11

Cali

“Sweetheart.” Gems voice brought me back to myself. “If he’s not here by now, he’s not coming.” Her voice was wary. Like she didn’t know how I would take it. I knew what I must look like to her, as I stared out through the dark window.

I looked like one of those sad women. The kind that pined after a man who she knew was just playing her. I wanted to tell her it wasn’t like that. That I had some self-respect. But what would be the point? True I was leaving in the morning, but I had been looking forward to seeing him one last time. To fooling around with him one last time.

Truth was officially the best sex I had ever had. I wasn’t even sure any other men were going to live up to him.

“I know.” I gave her a smile. It was forced, but I made my lips move. “I'm leaving tomorrow anyway.”

Gem studied me. Her head cocked to the side. “I told you not to get too attached….” she trailed off.

“I didn’t.” Instantly I went on the defensive. It was a stupid thing to do; the knowing smile on