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Jules

Skirting around the people dancing in perfect waltzes, I shoved open the French doors The gauze curtains billowed out over the stone patio Outside, the tightness in my chest squeezed so much it was hard to catch my breath

I bracedand stared upwards Clouds blotted out the night sky At least the stars weren’t here to witness toBerk

Hu the dress evenevery inch of ainst my arms At least if it poured I could blame that for whymy family do this to me The heavy footfalls that could only be Berk’s followed after one

“Jules”

I wiped atto be the Coanza I scurried down the steps leading to the garden

“Jules”

I keptMy heels slid and wobbled on the gravel path

“If you’re trying to hide, the glittering, sparkly dress isn’t exactly stealthy I think that’s why the military ith camo over sequins”

Stopping, I sighed and waited

His crunchy footsteps closed in His suit jacket brushed against my arm “At least let me come with you on your walk Show me around Maybe one of your old favorite spots”

There were no questions, only comfort The comfort of his presence and the peace ofmore than what I was able “Sure”

I kicked offthe pinch of the heels e rass “There’s one place I haven’t been in a while I hope it’s not locked for the night”

“If it is, don’t worry I’ll handle it” Even in the darkness, I could hear the smile in his voice