“With his back to me, he said, “It’s best if we both forget what happened.” “Of course. For the best.” I didn’t sound convincing but he seemed satisfied with my response. I watched him ride off with a hundred different responses running through my head and a thousand regrets piercing my heart.”

“With his back to me, he said, “It’s best if we both forget what happened.” “Of course. For the best.” I didn’t sound convincing but he seemed satisfied with my response. I watched him ride off with a hundred different responses running through my head and a thousand regrets piercing my heart.”

— C.J. Archer