Hi! Welcome to Brandy’s Breakthroughs! I’m Brandy, the protagonist from ‘Brandy,’ the first book in the “Bliss Bay Romance” series. While I’m happily boo-ed up now, before I met my boyfriend, I had some struggles. And I got stories for days! But through all the situations - and situationships - I learned a lot and grew into the woman that was ready to be in the healthy and happy relationship I’m in now. These are my reflections about life and love with my amazing squad of lady friends. Because breakdowns and breakthroughs happen in the group chat.
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On Thursday, the following week, Cam and I went on a date. I didn’t know if it was wearing something other than swimsuits, or the oppressive lights of the midtown Irish pub, but the energy between us didn’t feel quite as strong. Our conversation struggled as I realized we didn’t have much in common. Not music. Not movies. Not TV. Even our goodnight kiss didn’t have the same spark as those first smooches under the moonlight in Bliss Bay. Maybe Melissa was right.
Never one to not give it my all, I chalked it up to being tired and asked him what he was doing the following Saturday…
That night, over dinner, I was encouraged! The conversation flowed more and I didn’t feel quite as awkward. We kept the night going at karaoke and then a cocktail bar.
See! Nothing for me to worry about!
By the time we wrapped up, it was after 2 a.m. I was a little tipsy, and a lot tired, so it made sense to go back to Cam’s place since it was closer than mine. There, things heated up, which gave me a second wind! I relished the kisses, which seemed to reclaim our previous magic, as he planted them on me from head to toe, with plenty of attention to my nether regions. My entire body tingled. This continued until the dusk turned to dawn and we both passed out from exhaustion.
A few hours later, the bright Sunday sun streamed into Cam’s bedroom. It was time to get up and go. He gave me a t-shirt that I pulled over my dress from the night before. My attempt to minimize my walk of shame look.
We stopped at the coffee shop for coffees and croissants before he walked me to the subway stop, where he left me with a parting kiss. I would have never guessed that would be our last.
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Two days passed and…nothing. No communication from Cam. I decided to send a text checking in, to which he replied he was doing okay, but he didn’t ask any questions let alone for another date. It was odd, but I stayed optimistic. It was probably just a busy week. That happens, right?
Three more days passed.
Nothing.
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I gave it one last attempt. My last stand. I called and left a cheerful, upbeat message. After two more days of being ignored, it finally sunk in.
My end of summer fling had fizzled…
By the time I finished my trip down memory lane, I was quickly wiping hot tears off my face so the cabbie didn’t ask any questions. Gratefully, we pulled up in front of my building soon after and I hurried out and into the comfort and quiet of my apartment. My sanctuary.
I still can’t believe I ran into Cam!
In the weeks since our last conversation, my heart had started to heal, yet again. I came to grips that he wasn’t my future husband, but that didn’t mean it didn’t sting to be rejected by someone I really liked. But beyond that, it was another reminder that, yet again, I was here starting over.
As I washed my party makeup off, I sighed. I realized this woman in the mirror, staring back at me, may not know how the love she deeply desires will find her, but she can rest knowing that somehow, someway, it will.
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Hi! Welcome to Brandy’s Breakthroughs! I’m Brandy, the protagonist from ‘Brandy,’ the first book in the “Bliss Bay Romance” series. While I’m happily boo-ed up now, before I met my boyfriend, I had some struggles. And I got stories for days! But through all the situations - and situationships - I learned a lot and grew into the woman that was ready to b…
