Chapter 91

Sarah isn't home when I let myself into the apartment carrying my case. I let Jefferson go, assuring him I can manage and despite his fatherly protests, he is finally gone. I still have a key to the apartment and want nothing more than the coziness of the couch and throws and space to mull over Jake's asshole attitude. I text Sarah informing her of my arrival, so she won't be surprised when she gets home but my heart sinks at her response. Marcus has taken her to Florida for a few days to meet his family and she only left this morning. She tells me to help myself to the freezer contents and to call her later. My heart aches but I don't tell her why I'm here. Meeting the family equals seriousness. It signals forever! Maybe Sarah and Marcus are really making a go of it this time, the thought bothers me, but not as much as it did before. I'm lost now that my stability isn't here to lift my chin and help me get through my first meaningful relationship fight with Jake.