Chapter 26: A State Of Confusion

The weekend stretched before Beth, a vast and empty canvas mirroring the hollowness in her chest. The past few weeks had been a whirlwind of emotions, one that had left her dizzy and disoriented. Michael, bless his heart, was everything a girl could ask for. Kind, thoughtful, effortlessly romantic, and with a with a very peculiar sense of humor, there was no dull moment with him. He was the complete package, yet a crucial piece remained missing. Despite his never ending attempts, Michael couldn't ignite the spark in Beth's heart, and the dance of butterflies in her stomach that she craved. A nagging guilt gnawed at her. Michael deserved someone who would love him with the fiery passion he so readily offered. Someone who wouldn't be constantly comparing him to someone else. The weight of her emotions threatened to drown Beth. With a shaky breath, she dialed her mom's number. "Hi Mom," she answered, her voice thick with unshed tears. "Honey! How are you doing?" chirped her mom, th