Chapter 18

Thomas canceled class that following Monday because he was ill. I wasn't exactly surprised though since I doubt he lives any where near that park. I shouldn't have made him walk home. I should have invited him inside and told him the truth. I should have taken that kiss inside and turned it into more. I should have laid everything bare out on the table but I didn't, and now I'm sitting in a heap of self pity as I shovel cereal into my mouth and watch chick flicks. "Maria, you are...