Page 43 of Take My Name

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Alright. Good luck.

Hayes

Thanks.

Maisie

Love you!

Hayes

XO

He’s reached the point of over exhaustion, but I wish he’d listen to his body and rest instead of pushing himself to the brink. Although I can’t talk much given my own unhealthy habits, but writing is a different beast where it wears on him mentally as well as physically.

When he’s in the drafting phase, he’s constantly thinking about his book and will abruptly get up from the dinner table to go write something down so he doesn’t forget it.

I’m not a writer, so I don’t get those sudden bursts of creative energy, but I understand it’s part of his process.

After shaking strangers’ hands and getting pulled into random hugs from my parents’ friends who haven’t seen me in a few years, I’m relieved when we get back in the car.

My lips twitch when I find a text from Warren about his day two plans.

Warren

Up for a picnic?

Maisie

Is this another no heels outing?

Warren

I wouldn’t recommend wearing them, no.

I roll my eyes, knowing he’s probably rolling his too.

Maisie

Sure. When?

Warren

Around noon.

That gives me enough time to get home, change, and drive over there.

Maisie

I’ll be there.

I don’t know why I’m nervous, especially after how well yesterday went, but maybe that’s why I am. Warren and I being best friends and attracted to each other was never a problem in our relationship. But I buried my feelings for him and that’s where they need to stay.

Getting over him was the most heartbreaking experience I went through.

And it tookyears.

I can’t go through that again.

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