Chapter 182. I’m Longing for Your Love Again

When Crystal got into the car, the first thing she did was check her phone for any missed messages, and she was shocked to see dozens of texts from Carlos – and to her dismay, the first one said: “Crystal, I still love you, and I miss you very much.” Crystal felt like throwing her phone out of the window when she read that, but she managed to stay composed. What is he thinking? – she wondered – Surely, he must know that we are not getting back together!

Crystal closed her eyes for a moment to gather her strength, and when she opened them, she started to read the rest of the messages.

Carlos: “The sun is shining brightly today. I am sitting under a large maple tree, shaded by dappled trees, and thinking of you. I am thinking about the day you walked into the classroom. I looked up. There you were, and in less than a second before we’d even spoken – you’d taken my heart captive.”

Carlos: “There is a church here, and every day, when the bell rings at noon, I remember