I swallowed, nodding, trying to find solace in his words. “Life has a funny way of surprising us and bringing us something even better down the line.” It’s just getting up, getting dressed, and putting one foot in front of the other until one day… the pain fades. I’m not saying you need to sprint, or that it’s not going to hurt every step of the way. “At some point, you have to accept that and move forward. My bottom lip trembled, and Dad squeezed my hand. “He looked you right in the eyes and told you it’s over.” All you have to go off is what actually happened, what he told you, and what you do know for certain.” He paused. “At this point, it doesn’t matter what you think you know about what might be going on behind the scenes for this boy. His blue eyes flashed with warmth, a sympathetic smile on the lips that mine were mirrored after. “I’m going to choose to ignore the fact that my daughter doesn’t know who Bonnie Raitt is and get back to the matter at hand, which is this,” he said, leaning in closer. “But if Bonnie Raitt taught me anything, it’s that you can’t make someone love you if they don’t.”ĭad blinked. I folded in on myself, my heart squeezing painfully tight in my chest as if cued. I know what it’s like to have a heart broken.” Believe it or not, I dated a few girls pretty seriously before I found your mom. “I guess I hadn’t thought of that.”ĭad patted my hand. I frowned, deflating as I realized that was a possibility.

He could very well want to end the relationship, but not want to bring you pain in the process.” But maybe he was just crying because he knew he was hurting you. “Yes, but… it takes a lot,” I pointed out. “Guys cry, too, you know,” he said with a smirk.

I mean, Dad… he was crying when he broke up with me.” And I just… I can’t believe that suddenly, out of nowhere, he decided he wanted to be with Maliyah again. I know him maybe better than any of his teammates. Dad arched a brow that made me flush and look away, choosing not to elaborate on that.

Blindside by kandi steiner