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Several hours later, RJ and I are on the cao Since my appointment with ad with a leasing agent to discuss off-ca to show me the two-bedroom apart expenses, I’ll be able to live right off-campus in their approved apartments They also have daycare on caht months old, but froivers are college studentsin early education

I find the leasing office, and roll RJ’s stroller inside “Youfrom behind her desk “I’m Sonia We spoke on the phone”

I step around the stroller and shake her hand “It’s nice to meet you”

“The apartment we have available is on the first floor, so you won’t have any stairs to cliuy,” she says “It’s not far from the office, so we can walk there if you’re up for it”

“Sounds good”

She’s right, the apartment is only a block away fro I smell is chemicals It must’ve been cleaned since the pervious tenants moved out

“Take a look around and letto the side so I can check out the place

The foyer is sht The walls are all stark white and empty, unlike the creah, and add pictures I try to i the walls of candid photos I did at the house, but when I picture it, my heart drops into my stomach Would I include pictures of Ryan? Just because we can’t be together, doesn’t mean he isn’t RJ’s dad… But would it be weird to have pictures of him on my wall? What if I meet someone?

The thought causes , I’ roo

Calm down, Micaela You ht hurt right now, but in the long run…

I suck in a sharp breath, but it’s hard to get air intoit will help calm my nerves to leave the room But when I enter the ine having to buy all new furniture… having to sleep in my bed without Ryan

I poke my head into the bathroom It’s simple and clean But all I can think about is when Ryan and I anizes my toiletries around the sink Horote an actual note on the mirror to remind himself to throw his clothes in the hamper