The Story of Her Life, page 26
“Detective O’Neil called me yesterday to let me know that because of the research that you did.” I reach out and take Julie’s hand again. “All the work you put into following that story. He was able to close the case. They got the business owners to cooperate, and they were able to catch everyone involved. It’s over, angel.”
“What?” Julie gasps, tears running down her face.
“It’s over. They’ve all been arrested.” I reach over and wipe a tear from her cheek with the pad of my thumb.
“Oh, my God. I can’t believe it.” Julie looks up at me and smiles. “That’s amazing.” She takes a few deep breaths before reaching for her glass. “I guess it’s my turn.” She giggles and looks around the table slowly. “I’m thankful to all of you for being patient with me. I know I still have a long way to go after everything that’s happened. And there are some things I’ll probably never get over. Some thoughts that probably won’t even go away no matter how much medication Theresa tries to put me on. Some days, all it takes is one reminder to take my breath, haunt my dreams. Panic. Anxiety. Paranoia. I can’t put a label on my thoughts and refuse to throw a sheet over my memories. They’re part of who I am now, I just have to learn to live with them.”
“Happy Thanksgiving everyone.” I say, raising my glass again to cheers all around the table. “And here’s to many more family holidays. Let’s eat.”
Julie leans closer to me so only I can hear her. “I love you.” She whispers.
“I love you too.” I whisper back before kissing her softly.
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J.A. Smith is a new author living in southern Alabama with her husband, son, and two overactive Pomeranians. She has found a balance of working a full time job with reading an obsessive amount of romance novels while writing her heart shattering stories to share with the masses. Granted, this balance includes copious amounts of caffeine and aspirin.
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About the Author
J.A. Smith is a new author living in Southwest Virginia with her husband, son, and two overactive Pomeranians. She has found a balance of working a full-time job with reading an obsessive amount of romance novels while writing her heart-shattering stories to share with the masses. Granted, this balance includes copious amounts of caffeine and aspirin.
Find her on FaceBook @JASmithAuthor Find her on Instagram @jasmithbooks Follow me on GoodReads
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