I Remember (Remembrance Series) by Cynthia P. O'Neill Read Free Book Online Page B
Authors: Cynthia P. O'Neill
concerned, after a couple hours, when you never logged back on. I was worried that the news of your dad wasn’t good. I hope I am wrong Wish I knew your phone number, so I could call and ask if everything is ok.
I will be back on at the usual time tomorrow evening around 6:30 PM and might log back on later that night since I notice we’re both night owls.
Write me when you can. Let me know how things are. Take care – Gregory.”
The message tonight read:
“Hi Jordan, I am worried since I haven’t heard from you or seen you on, tonight. Makes me wonder how things are with your father or if I said something you didn’t like or offended you in any way. I hope you would let me know if I did. I will be back on around 11 PM. Hope to talk with you again, soon. Have a good night! Gregory”
Hmm…he’s worried? I have never experienced anything like this before. I liked the idea of someone other than my parents caring about me.
This is different I said aloud to myself.
I decided to go ahead and respond so he would stop fretting.
“Hi, Gregory! Sorry I was unable to log back on last night. My mom’s call took a while, requiring me to alter my plans for tomorrow and this weekend. Plus my roommate tied up the phone line and where we live, we only get dial-up for the internet. So I haven’t been able to log back on until now.
As you know, my dad was admitted to the hospital, yesterday. The doctors were able to stabilize him, so the tests will proceed as planned, tomorrow.
I went into work today, not knowing whether I would need tomorrow off or not. So as a safety, I disclosed to my boss what was going on, ended up working through lunch, and worked late tonight so I could have everything completed for the week, allowing me to be with my parents tomorrow.
Please know that I have enjoyed our talks, too! You haven’t offended me. If you do, I promise to let you know. You actually entice me.
I know you mentioned wanting my phone number, but I am not comfortable giving it at this stage. I’ll let you know when I feel at ease to talk on the phone. Hope you understand and hope to chat with you later. Take care – Jordan.”
Time seemed to move slowly. A couple times my mind crept toward actually talking with Gregory, so I could put a voice to his name. But, it was too early to talk to him by phone. I wanted to get to know him better on the computer, first.
I looked at the clock. It was 10:15 PM. My day was exhausting and I was beginning to wonder if I should call it a night, since tomorrow would be a long day.
I did not want to go to sleep, knowing that Gregory was going to get back online. I was tired, but had a strong desire to talk with him.
Before I could contemplate anything else, an instant message signal rang out.
“Hello Jordan! How are you doing?”
“Hi, Gregory. Good, and you?” I caught myself smiling as I typed the response.
“I decided to log on earlier, just in case you were here. I read your email and am very sorry that your dad is going through so much.” I was still in shock over how much Gregory cared. This was not typical of most guys, but definitely a welcome change.
“How are you holding up? Do you need anyone to sit with your mom and you for moral support? It would be my honor to be there for you.”
I sat there staring at the computer screen, not sure how to respond to his message. It would be nice to have someone there to take our minds off of the testing; but still, he was a stranger to me.
“If I knew you better and we had been dating for a while, I would probably say ok; but us not knowing you, it would be awkward.” I hoped he would not feel rejected, considering the circumstances.
“Not a problem. I understand. Will you have access to a computer over the weekend?”
“No. My parents don’t have one.”
“Ok, then promise me something?”
“That depends.” What could he possibly ask me to do?
“Take my phone number with you, in case you need
I will be back on at the usual time tomorrow evening around 6:30 PM and might log back on later that night since I notice we’re both night owls.
Write me when you can. Let me know how things are. Take care – Gregory.”
The message tonight read:
“Hi Jordan, I am worried since I haven’t heard from you or seen you on, tonight. Makes me wonder how things are with your father or if I said something you didn’t like or offended you in any way. I hope you would let me know if I did. I will be back on around 11 PM. Hope to talk with you again, soon. Have a good night! Gregory”
Hmm…he’s worried? I have never experienced anything like this before. I liked the idea of someone other than my parents caring about me.
This is different I said aloud to myself.
I decided to go ahead and respond so he would stop fretting.
“Hi, Gregory! Sorry I was unable to log back on last night. My mom’s call took a while, requiring me to alter my plans for tomorrow and this weekend. Plus my roommate tied up the phone line and where we live, we only get dial-up for the internet. So I haven’t been able to log back on until now.
As you know, my dad was admitted to the hospital, yesterday. The doctors were able to stabilize him, so the tests will proceed as planned, tomorrow.
I went into work today, not knowing whether I would need tomorrow off or not. So as a safety, I disclosed to my boss what was going on, ended up working through lunch, and worked late tonight so I could have everything completed for the week, allowing me to be with my parents tomorrow.
Please know that I have enjoyed our talks, too! You haven’t offended me. If you do, I promise to let you know. You actually entice me.
I know you mentioned wanting my phone number, but I am not comfortable giving it at this stage. I’ll let you know when I feel at ease to talk on the phone. Hope you understand and hope to chat with you later. Take care – Jordan.”
Time seemed to move slowly. A couple times my mind crept toward actually talking with Gregory, so I could put a voice to his name. But, it was too early to talk to him by phone. I wanted to get to know him better on the computer, first.
I looked at the clock. It was 10:15 PM. My day was exhausting and I was beginning to wonder if I should call it a night, since tomorrow would be a long day.
I did not want to go to sleep, knowing that Gregory was going to get back online. I was tired, but had a strong desire to talk with him.
Before I could contemplate anything else, an instant message signal rang out.
“Hello Jordan! How are you doing?”
“Hi, Gregory. Good, and you?” I caught myself smiling as I typed the response.
“I decided to log on earlier, just in case you were here. I read your email and am very sorry that your dad is going through so much.” I was still in shock over how much Gregory cared. This was not typical of most guys, but definitely a welcome change.
“How are you holding up? Do you need anyone to sit with your mom and you for moral support? It would be my honor to be there for you.”
I sat there staring at the computer screen, not sure how to respond to his message. It would be nice to have someone there to take our minds off of the testing; but still, he was a stranger to me.
“If I knew you better and we had been dating for a while, I would probably say ok; but us not knowing you, it would be awkward.” I hoped he would not feel rejected, considering the circumstances.
“Not a problem. I understand. Will you have access to a computer over the weekend?”
“No. My parents don’t have one.”
“Ok, then promise me something?”
“That depends.” What could he possibly ask me to do?
“Take my phone number with you, in case you need
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