I had tons of memories with Ryah. We’d been in a relationship for four years. Before that, we’d known each other since we were babies.
As his fists continued to connect with my face. I slipped deeper into my happy place with my woman. My face felt numb. Was I dead?
“Rocco, come here.” She patted the seat beside her in our backyard.
Ryah stared through the telescope lens.
“The sky is full of stars tonight.”
“There’s only one star I’m interested in and that’s you. Love you, baby.”
Her eyes lit up as she peeked at me. Ryah’s lips fell upon mine. “Love you, too, Rocco.”