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Chapter forty-three

Emiliano

Me: I’m saving our presents until we can open them together.

Reid: I'm not sure when that’ll be.

December 27th

Me: I’m sorry for leaving you at the gala. I promised to be at your side, and I broke that promise. No matter how I was feeling, I shouldn’t have left your side.

Reid: It’s fine. I don’t blame you. You deserve better.

Me: I won’t have you speaking of yourself that way, Reid.

December 29th

Reid: I miss you.

Me: I miss you too.

Me: Can we see each other soon?

Reid: I can’t right now.

Me: When you’re ready.

December 31st

Me: Happy New Year’s Eve, Muneco.

January 3rd

Me: I’m sorry for not checking in as often. I don’t want you to feel like I’m pressuring you to speak with me when you might not be ready.

Me: I miss you.

Me: I’m buried in work preparing for an additional course in my workload. After a long day, I wish I could come home to you.

Me: How are you feeling about your last semester?

Reid: Worried. I wish I could come home to you, too.

Me: Why don’t you?

Reid: I can’t right now, Milo.

Me: I know my word might not mean much after Christmas, but I want you to remember I’m here for you, Reid.

Reid: I know.

January 5th

Me: I hope your first day of classes goes well.

Me: My office and my home are always open if you’d like to meet.