28. TYLER
Chapter 28
TYLER
Dear Tyler,
I can’t imagine how hard it’s been with Scarlett since I left. Though I can understand why she’s angry. What we’ve been doing isn’t fair to her. Give her some time. It’s only been a few weeks since I left. As for the baby, I know you can’t give it to her but try to be understanding of her feelings.
I trust that you’ll keep your promise, Ty. Even if Jeremiah keeps telling me that you won’t. I don’t want to believe him, love. Please don’t prove him right. Please. I don’t know if I can survive the heartbreak this time. I’m counting on you, Tyler. You have a lot to get done before I come home, but I need you to get it done. Promise you’ll get it done. You have eight months. That’s a long time.
As for me, same old, same old.
There’s not much to talk about. Same shit, different day. I go on a mission, come back and eat, then get some sleep. Somewhere in between waking and working, I go to the gym. Nothing crazy.
Thank you for the care package. I can’t wait for it to get here!
Miss you so much.
And I love you.
With love,
Noah.
I smile as I read the email over and over.
Then I feel a pang of jealousy in my gut at the mention of Jeremiah.
I know I have no right to be, considering he’s allowed to be friends with whoever he wants, but I can’t help it. Knowing they’ve been together intimately makes my blood boil. Knowing that at one point Noah had feelings for him also hurts me. But I can’t deny I drove him to Jeremiah’s arms too, so this is partly my fault. Still, it hurts, no matter what.
But I don’t focus on my pain as I reply to him.
Instead, I focus on the happy times between us.