Chapter 2: Found Ourselves

When you lose yourself, take comfort in that what is lost can always be found.

At Twenty-One, we found ourselves again.

Emily had broken up with Brad, A long relationship bought down by one argument over something trivial.

I was alone, no one could ever compare to Emily. So I didn’t bother with them. Besides, having a prosthetic is a real turn off for Girls. Then again, Emily had never seemed to care.

Why was that? Why didn’t she care that I was missing a limb?

It was late, there was a knock on my front door. My leg was stiff from hours sitting hunched over on the couch.

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing when I opened my apartment door and saw her standing there. Her deep blue eyes were the same as I always remembered them. Even if I hadn’t seen them in years.

Cally, I’m so sorry.

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At Twenty Five, I asked her to be my wife.

I bought a ring that I couldn’t really afford. Only the best for Emily.

I went for the classic approach. I took her down to a local park and amongst the blooming Roses I proposed to her. Except there was one problem.

I couldn’t get down on one knee by myself.

So I had to ruin the surprise and ask her to help me. I was embarrassed but only for a moment. My heart leapt for Joy when she answered.

Yes! Callan Oh My God Yes!

Author's Note

The chapters are short but the story is sweet. I'm hungry and need some pizza to eat.