Touched By You (The Touch Series) by t. h. snyder Page A

yeah I do. Who else would put up with all you and Chloe’s drama if I wasn’t around?”
    “I guess I overreacted and said some stuff that I didn’t mean to. I’m sure she is just as upset over this as I’m, right?”
    “Derrick she is beside herself right now. I don’t think moving away is the best thing, I kind of hate it too, but this is all she has ever dreamed about you know. I just wish she could land that kind of job here in Boston.”
    “Me too Charlie, me too. So what’s next? Do we stay together? Do we break up? I’m so confused.”
    “I bet you are. I would be. One thing is for certain Derrick. You both love each other more than anything. I think you need to talk to her and figure out what is best for both of you. She’s going whether you and I like it or not.”
    “I know. I’m proud of her. It just sucks. I’m going to go grab a shower and give her a call. Tell our moms I’ll grab some breakfast on the way out.”
    I get up to walk out of the room and turn to face Charlie.
    “Thanks for everything Charlie. You’re always there for us.”
    I continue up to me and Chloe’s room. As much as I hate what just happened last night, I can’t give up on what we have. I need to let her know that we will make this work. We have to make this work…no matter what.  
     

It’s been a rough few months to say the least. Since living in New York I never spent this much time away from my family or Derrick for that matter. I do my best to keep busy with work and socialize with some friends, but my heart still hurts. I miss him.
    Now here I am living in Los Angeles working as an ESPN sports analyst and living my dream job. Things worked out well for me in the career sector of my life, it just sucks that I’m thousands of miles away from my true love, Derrick.
    After the night he was about to propose I didn’t think we were going to make it as a couple. Well actually that’s a lie. I knew we would make it, but it was going to be hard. Derrick and I talked about the chance of me moving to the west coast when we were in college, but then again that was years ago and neither of us thought my pipe dream would come true.
    Then it happened. I was offered my dream job. Everything I’d ever wanted was right in front of me, but I had to choose.
    The morning after he walked away from me I woke up feeling like the world was about to end. My head was pounding, my eyes hurt and it felt like my chest was split in two. Ugh! I hate to think back to that day.
    “Hey sleepy head how are you feeling?” Dad asks.
    “Fine.” I reply. “Where is everyone?”
    “They went over to the house to check on Derrick. You okay sweetie?”
    “I’m good Daddy, thanks. I think I’m just going to take a shower and relax downstairs for a bit. Let mom know I’m down there when she gets back.”
    “Okay Chloe, I’ll be outside if you need me.”
    I made my way downstairs and took a hot shower. The feel of the water pricking my skin hurt at first, but after awhile it started to numb the pain. I just wish it could have taken the pain away in my chest. Shortly after the water started to cool I dried off, got dressed and laid down on the couch.
    I closed my eyes for what felt like a brief moment and was woken up by warm arms pulling me into an embrace. I could smell his cologne and body wash, it was Derrick. I didn’t want to open my eyes for fear that I was dreaming, but I took the chance and there he was.
    “What are you doing here? I thought you didn’t want to see me ever again.”
    “Angel, I’m sorry. I was so upset and said some awful things to you last night. Please forgive me.”
    “Derrick I’m the one that should be sorry. I ruined everything.”
    He pulled me away from him so that we were facing each other. Wiping away my tears he kissed my lips.
    I missed him so much in only a short amount of time.
    “I don’t like the idea of you living on the other side of the