Chapter 28: The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree

“I’ll call you when I get there. I promise,” Garin said and leaned down, kissing Willow. They had been saying goodbye for nearly ten minutes, neither ready to let the other one go, worried the illusion might shatter as soon as they were out of sight.

“Okay, I’ll be at work, but we shouldn’t be busy now that the tourists are finally leaving,” she replied, not wanting to get back to her real life. They had spent almost two days sequestered in the cabin alone. She had told her grandmother that she needed time away after splitting from Lyall. Her grandmother hadn’t asked any follow-up questions. She wasn’t sure how she was going to face her now.

“I really have to go,” he said, looking at his phone.

“So, go,” she said, teasing since he had been the one dragging his feet on leaving.

“Yeah, yeah. Alright, I’ll call you. Seriously.” He said getting into his car. “You sure you’re okay to walk the rest of the way?”

“It’s only ten miles,” she scoffed.