Chapter 7
Waiting is the most challenging part
Nora
I felt good after that night. It excited me to have a date for once. The next day, I worked and came home. I checked for Matthew’s car and figured I would act casual, visiting him. His car wasn’t home.
I checked periodically and waited for Matthew to knock on my door. I played on my phone as the hours passed. Then I noticed headlights through my window. I peeked to see Matthew’s car pull into his driveway.
I strolled over to his house. Matthew got out of the car.
“Hey, Matthew.”
“Nora, if you need help, it’ll have to wait. I’m beat.”
I furrowed my brows. “Uh, I don’t need any help.”
“I’ll talk to you tomorrow.” Matthew went into his house.
I sighed and furrowed my brows as I walked back to my house. I decided not to ask Matthew
