Page 53 of Dear Mr. Firefighter
Three months later
“You’re leaving forhowlong?” Abby put her hands on her hips and struck a defiant pose in front of the door.
“Abby, we’ve talked about this. I’ll be back, but I’m going to spend a couple of weeks in New York with Chloe.” I shook my head back and forth.
“Stop blocking the door.” Bridget walked over and nudged her daughter. “You know he’s coming back.”
“Take me with you. I want to see Chloe too.” Abby pushed her lips out in a pout.
“Sorry, not this time. Maybe during the summer when you’re out of school.” I narrowed my eyes at her. “Ifyou do what your mother says and pack everything in your room before the movers get here tomorrow.”
“Fine.” She dropped her hands and her face relaxed. “I’ll miss you, Uncle Cain. Don’t forget about me when you get to New York. I want a souvenir”
“I’m not going to forget you.” I rolled my eyes and hugged my niece.
I say goodbye to Bridget and Abby, then rolled my suitcase out the front door. Everything that wasn’t in my suitcase was packed, ready to be moved into our new place. Bridget’s new job was going very well, and she had already found a nice place to rent that was in a better school district. Even that was temporary because she was saving up to buy a house and hoped to be able to shop for a house when her lease was up.
As painful as it was to say goodbye to Abby for a couple of weeks, I knew a longer goodbye would be coming at some point. I had already decided that Chloe was my future. I was going to marry her one day—when the time was right. We had plenty of time to figure that out. I was just looking forward to seeing her. The first night we shared together was incredible, and we only had a month together after that before she had to leave. The long distance thing was hard, but we found ways to spice it up—especially when she sent me pictures to remind me what was waiting on me in New York once I got a chance to take my first vacation.
Cain: Heading to the airport now! I miss you!
Chloe: I miss you too. I bought something sexy for tonight—even better than what I wore on Valentine’s Day.
Cain: I don’t know if that’s possible, but I can’t wait to see it.
Chloe: Let me know when your plane lands. :)
