Missed Connections
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Brandon nodded along a solemn look on his face. Heâd forgotten for a second that they had had friends in common, especially the two mentioned. âThatâs good. Iâm sure those kids need it right now.â He knew things were hard over there and it made him feel better to know that Jade was there for them. He tried to be himself whenever he and Derek hung out. Laughing Brandon nodded his head. âIt could be worse, I could be on my way to court, then that would be bad. The judge might have a warrant out for me.â He kept his eyes trained on her hoping for her answer to be one in his favor. His smile lit up from ear to ear as he looked at her and nodded. âGreat.â He took out his phone, scrolling through to find her contact, and pulling it up, showing her his screen. âIs this still you?â He cocked an eyebrow, waiting to hear from her and smiling. âWe could maybe grab dinner or something?â He hoped his tone wasnât too hopeful, but seeing her again, he wanted to see her later, he wanted her to say yes. He was wondering why he hadnât talked to her again after that first date. Wondering how it hadnât gotten further, but glad to run into her now. âIâm hoping for a yes here.â He spoke, turning on the charm.
âYeah... I feel bad for all of them, but especially for the kids. Nate always tries to seem like he doesnât care about anything, but I think it affects him more than he lets on. I think he wants to be strong for his sisters,â Jade sighed. She knew the kids so well by now, both being close with their parents, and spending time with them after school. âI thought that they would be able to make it work again, but Sophia was chatting away with me the other day and mentioned that Derek was seeing someone. I really thought that if anyone could make it work, it would have been those two... It definitely makes me wonder if anyone can make it, if those two canât,â Jade said, hoping she was wrong about that. Or maybe all anyone needed was a second shot at love... Derek and Emmeline could still come back from this, and Brandon and herself could have a second chance of making something happen between them. âYeah, thatâs still my number!â Jade smiled, glad to see that he still had it (though, if he did, why hadnât he contacted her again? But then again... why hadnât she contacted him either?). âI would really like that,â Jade grinned, truly hoping that Derek and Emâs rocky relationship didnât spell disaster for other relationships as well.











