Page 12 of Forever Writing You

“Want to talk about it?”

“No.”

“Want to write it down on a napkin and let me read it?”

“Hell no.”

“Okay, then.” He filled his drink to the top. “Just know that I’m here for you, man. Whenever you need me, no matter what it is. Even if you want to turn this plane around and delay going back home, I’m with you, friend.”

“Leo?”

“Yeah?”

“Get the fuck back to your seat.”

“I can do that, too.” He laughed and walked away.

I sipped the alcohol slowly and let it burn its way down my throat, vowing not to let Dahlia and her ridiculous emails cross my mind again.

SIX

The honor of your presence is requested at the wedding of

Carmen Ashley Reese

&

Everett Anderson

Saturday, April 19, 2025

at half past four in the afternoon

The White Oak Estate

180 Windstone Cove

Eads River, TN

Dinner and dancing to follow

Please RSVP with your dinner selection via [email protected]

Also, in honor of our theme, please share how the bride or groom know you.

SIX & A HALF

Dahlia

Subject: RSVP

I would like to RSVP for the wedding on behalf of the Letters & Blooms staff.

Party of four. Chicken for all, please.

Dahlia Foster

P.S. I met the groom in high school. We dated for a while, but it wasn’t meant to be. Looking forward to the big day!

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