I sat in the lobby and tried not to fidget as I waited for the Princess to come down from her high tower. A smile pulls at the corner of my lips. The sound from the elevator announced Gabe’s arrival. I jump to my feet and turn around as the doors open.
I have to stop myself from crying. Gabe is looking the best I’ve seen him in a long time. I rack my brain and realize I haven’t seen him look this much like himself since before Olivia’s disappearance.
His hair is a little unruly and he’s sporting a five o’clock shadow. He’s gone for a relaxed look for brunch. He’s wearing gray sweat shorts and a loose striped teal and white crew neck. His eyes dart around the room before spotting me.
“Took you long enough!” I joke as we meet in the middle.
“You’re so dramatic Hun,” he said, rolling his eyes. “I was gone MAYBE fifteen minutes. You know all of this,” he said, motioning to his body, “takes a little bit of time.”
