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There was no way I could tell my family how humiliated I felt after what I did for Aiden & Holly. I thought I was doing the right thing, but after listening to him & seeing the anguish I caused, I knew it was wrong. As much as I would’ve loved to stay & celebrate Christmas with my family, the thought of where I almost had everything & let it slip through my fingers, doesn’t seem like the best place for me.

Delaney will go back to California. I’ll be here, raising my daughter struggling. I’m resentful. My life wasn’t supposed to be like this. I had everything. A beautiful wife and child, a good job, a happy home, and then someone or some force thought Heather and I could handle the unthinkable. We tried. We fought. We loved until the end. Now the thought of being in love again looms in front of me and I can’t take it.

“Daddy, do you want a cookie or not?” Holly sounds exasperated. It takes a few seconds to clear my thoughts. Twice now, I’ve wanted to kiss Delaney. However, we were somewhat hidden. Tonight though, my daughter is standing between us, preventing me from making a mistake . Yet, knowing she’s there does nothing to help the images I have of pulling Delaney into my arms and pressing my lips to her.

What you did here, with naming the trees and entertaining Holly like that… well let me say this, you took something as mundane as picking out a tree and made it into a production. You’re so good at what you do. You have no idea the effect you have on her. I appreciate this.” “Fish…” I want to tell him I wasn’t acting, and that I enjoyed every second I spent with him and his daughter, but he doesn’t give me a chance.

Holly… Aiden’s Holly. I can tell immediately it’s her. I don’t know if it’s because she’s Aiden’s daughter or if it’s because of the way her blue eyes sparkle, but I’m completely taken by her. There’s something about her that reminds me of myself when I was her age. My hand immediately goes out and Shawna shakes it. Holly is hesitant , but eventually sets her small hand into mine. “Hi Holly, I’m Delaney.”

Aiden’s hand cups my cheek. His strong fingers press into the back of my head, bringing me closer to him. My lips pucker, waiting eagerly for his to press against mine. “Can I help you find anything?” Aiden and I jump back from each other. It’s not that we were doing anything wrong, except we’re in a children’s store and kissing in public is definitely frowned upon.

My eyes land on Aiden’s name. His handwriting was always so nice compared to other guys in our class. Laney, Our time was short, but sweet. I will miss your laugh, the way you tilt your head when you’re thinking too hard, and the way you smile when you see me . Love, Fish