Page 78 of Baby, One More Time

From Marissa:

WE are not getting anything because WE are not going to live together

To Marissa:

Is it still a solid no on my proposal?

From Marissa:

Yep, solid no

To Marissa:

*broken heart emoji*

From Marissa:

*eye-roll emoji*

*sleepy face emoji*

To Marissa:

Good night

*kiss emoji*

From Marissa:

Night

The three dots disappear, letting me know Marissa has logged out of the chat.

I flip onto my side and let out a long sigh, curling my left arm under my head, and caressing the empty side of the bed.

She’s coming around. It’s only a matter of time. I’ll wait her out, fight for her, convince her we belong together, show her she can count on me.

I fall asleep with a smile on my face, dreaming of a future where Marissa and I are married and live with Nora and the baby. One big, happy family.

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MARISSA

I stare at that stupid kitten-in-a-witch hat picture and shake my head.

What in the heck was tonight?

As I lie in bed, clutching my phone, I’m not even sure if I’m more relieved or despondent John and I only kissed.

I swap apps and log on to The Ex Files community app.

Nea: Gals, I did the unthinkable and kissed my ex

Even if it’s nighttime in the States, users are from all over the world and someone is always active. A flood of replies comes in at once.

AnnLovesBooks: Was it good?

ReyLon: Are you getting back together?

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