“Now we need to have dessert,” Ashley stated. I baked a chocolate cake, but I had to hide it so Aiden wouldn’t eat it on me.

“Luckily, you have that mini refrigerator in your room,” I pointed out with a laugh.

“Yeah, I had to learn about baking and finding it missing the next day, the hard way,” agreed Ashley. Ashley took two plates and forks as well a knife. We headed to Ashley’s room.

“When did you bake the cake?” I questioned with curiosity.

“A couple of days ago,” responded Ashley simply. It was almost like I knew at the time that we were going to get back together. I thought about you and how much you loved chocolate. I smiled.

“I suppose you’re psychic,” I said with a smile. It’s really good to know that you always think of me.

“Of course I always think of you,” replied Ashley returning the smile. I think about you when I’m sleep and awake since you’re my girl.

“Likewise, Ash,” I agreed. We began to eat the cake.

Awhile later, Ashley and I were talking. “I didn’t realize until after we…

“We’re on sabbatical,” Ashley said. I don’t like to think I was stupid enough to ever let you go.

“Sounds good to me the word sabbatical,” I chuckled. You weren’t stupid. You did what you thought was best for me even though it wasn’t the best for me since you and I were apart. I noticed that you had the promise ring inscribed: Spashley forever.

“Yep, I was thinking about something longer, but there was a character limit,” responded Ashley with a laugh. I never did stop wearing the necklace you gave me for Christmas. I wanted to feel like you were still with me.

“I only took the promise ring once,” I began. After that, I never took it off. I kept wearing the necklace, too. I kept the jewelry on for the same reasons.

“These few weeks apart have helped me realize something really important,” stated Ashley.

“What?” I asked with curiosity.

“I was so miserable without you,” answered Ashley. I couldn’t live without you. I don’t know how I let Christine make me doubt myself. I realized that I will always be in love with you no matter what.