Page 38 of Mika's Heart

Atka

It’s been two weeks since Mika left me. Everyone keeps telling me to give her space but I’m done with that.

I’ve tried calling Fiona and Lily but neither of them will tell me anything so I cheated and called Austin.

He tells me she’s barely functioning. Doing what she needs to do every day but they all notice she isn’t eating and never smiles.

The only time she seems to relax is when she is walking her dog.

When I got to the office this morning I told Taylor that I’m flying to White Summer. He surprised me by saying, “It’s about time!”

“What? You told me to give her some space.”

Taylor put his hand on my shoulder, “You did give her space now go bring my sister home!” Then he pushes me back out the door.

On my way to the airport, I call Austin to let him know my schedule. He offers to have someone meet me but I want to rent a car so we can have some privacy.

The airport is more of a madhouse than it was the last time I traveled but I block it out.

Mika is the only thing that matters to me. Not even the crying kid that ends up sitting next to me for most of the flight can distract me from the woman I love and plan to spend the rest of my life with.

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