All Chapters of The web I can’t unweave: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

We walk for another 5-10 minutes until we notice the shops and boutiques start to close. “So what did you think?” I hear chime from Maverick as we walked back to the parking garage for EnviroDoc. “What did I think about what?” I ask almost confused. “About our day together. We had our interviews today. We had a good meal and you got the typewriter of your dreams today.” He smiles and lifts his hand to emphasize the heavy typewriter he’d been carrying so effortlessly. “I think today was more than I could’ve imagined.” I say with a smile as I face him. “I like to think I contributed to that smile with my undying enthusiasm.” He says jokingly. I look up into his eyes. “I wouldn’t have gotten this typewriter or my internship without your reminders and constant reassurance.” I roll my eyes on that last part but continue smiling. He has pleasantly surprised me which was an uncommon turn of events for me. Just then, Maverick leans down and kisses me softly, placing his free hand on

I wake up around noon. I was exhausted from the highs of everyday. I go to get dressed and brush my teeth. I had to make it to my second treatment today where Darren would be waiting for me. I finish getting dressed and head to my kitchen for a a granola bar and juice then I’m out the door and on the way. I arrive at the hospital where I know exactly what floor I need to ascend too and where I’d have to wait. I get this eerie feeling as I head into the oncology department. No matter how nice the waiting area and receptionist are, I can’t help but associate this office with death. I see Darren come out to find me with a smile. “Nice to see you again, Cassandra. Are you ready? He holds a hand out to help me up. I take his hand and he leads me to the back where I had sat last time. This time, I see a woman sitting two chairs an over - receiving her treatment. She was frail, pale and had lost her hair. I start to hyperventilate at the thought that it would me in a few sessions. D

The moment I got home, I got a text notification from Dr. Darren.D: Good evening Cassandra, I spoke with your parents and everything is set for tomorrow. We will be meeting at The Oakridge Bistro at 7P.M tomorrow for your celebratory dinner. Would you like me to pick you up for dinner?Getting picked up by my doctor seemed a bit odd. This seemed a bit like a date. Other than the fact that my parents would be present. As much as I’d like to say I was excited, I also wanted Maverick to be there. C: Okay! I think I’ll drive myself. Can I meet you there? I opted to drive myself. I still didn’t know Darren’s intentions and felt that driving myself would be more comfortable. D: Okay, if you change your mind or aren’t feeling well - please don’t hesitate to let me know. I look forward to celebrating you tomorrow. Have a good night.He was professional and kind even in his texts. Other than the dinner he had planned with my family. I didn’t know what to make of his interest in me. Just as

“Cassandra, I don’t expect you to answer right now. I just want you to think about it. I’ve spoken with your parents and gotten their consent but I do know that it is ultimately your choice. Please, just take some time to consider.” He was enamored with me. He spoke in a way that showed me he wanted the opportunity without having to beg for it. But what about Maverick? I was just getting to know him and I felt like there was so much potential there. “Okay, I’ll consider but on my terms. If the answer is no, that’s the end of it.” I don’t think I’d be able to say yes with how fresh everything with Maverick is. It’s not that I don’t find Dr. Rosario attractive but I almost felt it to be very odd that he sprang into this decision and even asked my parents for permission. Did he just have a kink of dying or vulnerable women? I couldn’t help but think the worst of him in this moment.“So who is this mystery guy you’re seeing?” My mom asks as we eat dinner.“Well his name is Maverick. We a

After our meals, we say our goodbyes and I walk with my parents to their car.“Cass, we just want you to be happy and see you in love maybe just once. We didn’t mean to hurt your feelings.” My dad says as he was always the one within reason.“I get it and I appreciate it but I love what I do. I’m not giving up on life just because I have no one. I am dating and I’ll commit when I’m ready.” I give a shy smile. I knew my parents meant well but match-making with my doctor was not one of their brightest ideas.I watch as they get into the car and turn around to see Darren waiting to walk me to mine.“Well, I think this dinner was the most interesting dinner I’ve had in a while. How about you?” He jokes as we walk through the parking garage across the street from the restaurant. Thankfully, he wasn’t taking everything so seriously at this moment.“It was the weirdest of dinners, but the restaurant was nice. Thank you.” I didn’t blame him for how he felt. He opened my eyes to things I hadn’