Chapter 47. Stuck Between Wanting to Talk to You and Getting over You

The next morning, we were on the way to pick up Grandma and sitting silently next to each other. Pretending was supposed to be easy since we have been doing it for so long, but now it feels different since feelings are involved. And they said love is beautiful; it’s not supposed to hurt like hell.

I wanted to scream at him and ask what in the actual hell are we trying to do. What is going on in that head of his? But I didn’t; I remained seated there quietly because love cannot be forced because feelings cannot be forced.

After reaching the hospital, Ben takes my hand, and that little physical touch, that warmth, and his hand holding mine- how am I supposed to get over this? How does one get over a person who has been there for you through all the thick and thin? We stepped inside, and Grandma was already all packed and ready to go. First, she hugged me and then hugged Ben, smiling at him with a big smile. He took her bags from her as I held onto her hand, taking her to t