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After a few minutes, Elrenia pulled away from Kristoffer. "I'm sorry," she said. "I'm stronger than this." She stared at the windows behind the sofa. The curtains swayed. "I'll be okay," she whispered. She wiped her tears with the back of her hands.
That night, while trying to sleep, Elrenia forced herself not to let memory of Andrew invaded her mind. Kristoffer Henderson popped into her head. She remembered how she first met the brown hair and blue eyed guy. Being new to Chicago, Elrenia got lost while taking the Subway. She was busy studying the map when a clean-cut man approached her.
She jumped when he said, "Hello."
From that moment on, Kristoffer became a part of her life. They didn't have any secrets except one. The one secret she didn't share was how she met Andrew… until now. She wondered why she couldn't forget the surfer who broke her heart.
"He's unforgotten," Juliana's words echoed in her ears.
Elrenia's heart ached even more. Her best friend in L.A. married her soul mate, Michael, a few days before she flew to Chicago. Elrenia was Juliana's Maid of Honor.
I miss you, Juliana, she whispered. I wish you were here.
A few days later, Kristoffer came to visit her and handed her an envelope.
"What's this?" she asked.
"Open it."
Elrenia opened the envelope and pulled out a thick piece of paper with her name on it. She also read Chicago and Los A... She shrieked. "What is this?"
"You're going to Los Angeles," said Kristoffer.
She stared at the tickets. "What are you doing, Kris?"
"Few nights ago, when you told me the story of how you and Andrew met..." He touched his chest. "I felt your agony right here, in my heart. I know Andrew's the reason you left L.A. and I also know after three years, he suddenly disappeared. He stopped talking to you without any explanations. Your world shattered, and you came here to start your new life." Kristoffer sighed. "But yesterday, you revealed something deeper. You loved him, Elrenia, and you still do." He held Elrenia's hands. "You have to go to L.A. just like Laci said in the email."
Elrenia dropped the tickets on the table. "I can't do that."
"Don't you want to know the answer?" asked Kristoffer. "If I were you, I'd want to or I'd die of a broken heart. You're my best friend. I'll never let that happen."
"But…"
"No but, Elrenia. You'd do the same for me, except not in the subtlest of ways." Kristoffer made a face.
Elrenia smiled. Yes, if the roles were reversed, she'd do the same, and she wouldn't take no for an answer.
She looked up at her friend. "I’m scared," she whispered.
"I understand," said Kristoffer. "You're not alone. I'm here always. You can do this, Elrenia. Let the Angels guide you."
I did have one Angel, but now he's gone.
~ The End ~
Author's Note
There's a funny story about how this title came to be. I wanted something unique and memorable, and could be linked to my other Voices series. After changing the titles a few times, my mind wandered to an old TV series called Murder, She Wrote. A light bulb appeared and this title was born.
The Angel She Loved – Prequel to Voices was first inspired by a good writing friend, Chrissy Peebles. So, Chrissy, Thank You, You're an Angel. Also Thank You to these special Angels who inspired me along the way: Patricia Puddle, Carol Cajigas, and June Bourgo. Thank you for the endless supports and encouragement.
Also a special Thank You to my good friend, David Terrace, for editing the first two chapters. Thank you for being a good friend all these years. To Connie Butts, Thank You for editing the rest of the book. You're a gem!
Also Thank You to all family, friends, and beloved readers all around the globe. You know who you are! I couldn't have done this without you. All of you are my Angels.
To Lane and Spaz, my four-legged Angels on Earth, Thank You for letting me be a part of your lives.
To my own Guardian Angel, (yes, I believe in Angels), Thank You for Everything.
Last but never the least, I thank the Lord above for the gift of Angels.
Peace
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