Page 74 of Fall With Me (Sugarland Creek)

Oh right! Better tell me something good…

Major Ego

I’ll let you pick. Do you wanna hear something nice or something mean?

Ellie

Is the nice or mean in reference to me?

Major Ego

Yes.

Ellie

Uhh…nice, I guess.

Major Ego

I had a horse named Sydney. Noah and I ended up rescuing her from a bad home where she was being neglected. I was the only one she’d go to while I nursed her back to health. Used to ride her all over the ranch and retreat. One day she got sick and had to have surgery to remove the blockage. She went into shock and her heart couldn’t keep up. After twenty-four hours, I refused to let her suffer, so I had to say goodbye. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through. A few days later, you gave me a condolence card. I still have it in my truck.

Wow…I did not expect that at all. If I truly hated him, why would I go through the trouble of gifting him a card?

Ellie

Okay, now tell me something mean.

I know I’m being greedy, but I’m dying for more.

Major Ego

I took your card as an olive branch, and a couple weeks later, asked you out on a date. You laughed in my face and walked away.

I cover my mouth, containing my laughter. It’s not funny. In fact, it’s really mean, but the fact that he’s even talking to me after I did that is comical.

Ellie

I’m not sure if I should apologize or say that’s what you get for trying to get in my pants.

Major Ego

I was only trying to take you to dinner!

Ellie

Sorry, I feel awful. Maybe I can make it up to you?

Major Ego

I’m not sure that’s a good idea.

Ellie

Because you think I’m gonna wake up and remember why I hate you…

Major Ego

That would pretty much be my luck, yes.

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