Page 60 of My December Darling

Me

Why not?

I send my reply right away, not bothering with playing hard to get.

Catalina

I’m not looking to be in a serious relationship right now.

With a disgruntled groan, I drop onto my couch and run my fingers through my hair while I consider Catalina’s attitude shift. Obviously, I should’ve texted her yesterday instead of waiting until I was in a better headspace, but I didn’t want her to see me at such a low, and now I’m stuck paying the price for my actions.

I knew she was skittish about all of this, and my decision didn’t help matters.

Me

No one said anything about a serious relationship.

At least not aloud.Sure, I’ve thought about where things could go between us, but I also understand this could go nowhere.

Catalina

Dates usually lead to more, and that isn’t an option for us.

Me

Why the sudden change of heart?

Catalina

I’m heading to Los Angeles after the wedding.

Fuck. I knew this could happen, but I had hoped for more time.

Me

Okay.

Catalina

So we can agree this won’t be going anywhere.

Me

I never said that.

Catalina

Then what are you trying to say?

Me

That I’m sorry about last night.

I’ll deal with her moving away later, once I have a better understanding of whatever this is between us first.

Catalina

No need to apologize. This was never supposed to be serious.

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