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Yet I couldn’tnotread his message. I had to know what he said. Reading it didn’t mean anything. Without another thought, I swiped on the notification and waited for the website to appear before navigating to my messages.

AppleMtnMan43: We can talk more if you’d like before meeting in person. I’m sorry if I was too forward. Chat tonight?

Ever the gentleman, Forrest’s message made me smile, and I found myself replying.

How could I not?

ApplesNotSweet: Sure, I’d like that

Immediately, he began typing a reply, and I gripped my phone in anticipation.

One message turned into hundreds, and over the next couple of days, we talked nonstop. I didn’t hide who I was, often bringing up my passion for writing and my love for shoes. Everything I poured into our conversations was me. All me.

I just wasn’t sure he’d ever find out the truth.

Because I had to stop the fantasy. And never confess my secrets.

The sooner, the better.

CHAPTER FOUR

Forrest

Friday,5:05 p.m.

AppleMtnMan43: I love working with my best friend and hope one day we can expand even more. Without much family of my own, his family and friendship have always been really important to me. His parents are like parents to me, same with his younger sister. Without them, I’d probably be lost. What about you? Do you come from a big family?

ApplesNotSweet: Not a big one, just my parents and older brother, but I’m thankful we’re close. I’m sorry for your hardships

AppleMtnMan43: I never knew my dad, and after my mom died when I was eighteen, they were all I had left

ApplesNotSweet: I’m so sorry. I wish I could give you a big hug. I’m glad they are there for you.

AppleMtnMan43: A kiss for me? I feel special

ApplesNotSweet:

Friday,11:31 p.m.

ApplesNotSweet: What’s your favorite position?

AppleMtnMan43: As in sexual position?

ApplesNotSweet: Of course, what else is there lol

AppleMtnMan43: Getting a little frisky tonight, are we?

ApplesNotSweet: It’s Friday. I need some fun after a long week

AppleMtnMan43: Oh, I could definitely think of some fun…

ApplesNotSweet: Do tell

AppleMtnMan43: I’d show you my favorite position

ApplesNotSweet: Mm-hmm...describe it to me

AppleMtnMan43: I’d lay you down on my bed and remove each piece of clothing one by one

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