by Avery Aames
Hi. I'm Jordan Pace, a cheese farmer in Providence, and Charlotte's boyfriend...
Okay, hold it.
Lies. What do they get you? Yes, I'm a cheese farmer, and yes, I'm with Charlotte, but I’ve been living a lie
for five plus years, and I can’t tell Charlotte the whole truth and nothing but
the truth, or it could put her and all those she loves in danger. And I love
Charlotte. More than my own life. I love that she cares so much for others. I
love that she has taken in her cousin and his daughters, without giving a
thought for herself. I love the way she attends to her grandparents and their
needs. I love that she jumps in to help any friend, despite the fact that the
friend’s complicated life might complicate hers. I love the way she fiddles
with the ends of her hair and tilts her head when she’s trying to figure me
out. I love how much she enjoys cheese and her job and a good meal. I love to
surprise with an impromptu picnic.
Most of all,
I love her insatiable curiosity, even when it means I have to find a way around
telling her the complete story. Her eyes sparkle with interest.
Should I
tell her the complete story and risk losing her? It’s not like I’m a serial
killer. It’s nothing that would shame her. But my past has to stay in the past.
My biggest
fear is that Charlotte will kiss me goodbye when she finds out. It’s not that
the life of a cheese farmer is so glamorous. She didn’t fall in love with me
because of that. And it’s not that I’m ashamed of what I have done. I’m not.
Life happened.
If you were
to find out that the person you fell in love with was an entirely different
person, with a different career, a different set of values, and a whole lot of
baggage, what would you do? Would you cut bait and run?
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"Palace by the Lake."
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debuted February 7th
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It also received some lovely reviews from Dollycas and Lesa Holstine.
debuted February 7th
and has sold well, thanks to all of you.
It also received some lovely reviews from Dollycas and Lesa Holstine.
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I think it would frighten anyone to know that a boyfriend was a completely different person. That doesn't mean she'll cut and run, though. It all depends on what you're hiding. If you love her so much, is it fair to keep the truth from her? Doesn't she deserve to know?
ReplyDelete~ Krista
I agree that it depends on what you're hiding. But you really need to tell the truth, because if not now, when?
ReplyDeleteShe knows something's not right, you're not telling her everything. If it's to be a lifelong match, you have to come clean.
ReplyDeleteLadies, I agree with you, and I think now is the time to tell all. I just worry that what I say could put her in danger. I know Charlotte takes risks and she might think she can "fix" my situation, but I worry.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the feedback. Truly. Women are the smartest creatures on earth. My mother taught me that. And my sister reminds me on a weekly basis.
~Jordan
She has a right to know if you're planning a life together. I also don't think Charlotte is the kind to cut and run, rather she'll help you deal with your past.
ReplyDeleteTake your chances and tell her Jordan. She could very well walk away if you DON'T tell her,
ReplyDeleteFred
Dru and Fred, I have to agree. Charlotte is the kind of woman who wants the truth. My mind is made up.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jordan
Ah, so you need no urging from me then. The truth is always best and sooner rather than later.
ReplyDeleteThe truth is always a good thing :-)I say go for it!
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