Chapter32

#Chapter32

Feelings

Nate

I continued to talk to Patty at night until she started working part-time and going to school full time. Our talks became less frequent, and I missed them.

I would try to make an excuse to talk to her. Her parents allowed her to date since she mentioned it during our talks. I wanted to ask her out, but she’s sixteen, and I’m turning twenty-three. The age gap seemed more.

I waited. Patty didn’t seem like she had an interest in anyone, so I figured I would ask her out when I got the chance. I had it all planned. I would wait until she turned eighteen. That way, it wouldn’t be an enormous deal.

Ma threw me a birthday party and invited people. The only person I hoped would come is Patty. The best thing is, she did.

She showed up with a gift and handed it to me.

/"Happy birthday, Nate./"

A smile escaped her lips, and I couldn’t help but smile back. I glanced in the bag, and she bought me a toy car.