Josh P.O.V.
How could she not have come? I know she said she would think about the "maybe" date, but she wouldn't miss the engagement party because of him, would she? I reached into my pocket looking for my phone. A panic ran through me as I realized it wasn't in my pocket. I could only breathe again when I found it sitting at my table. But I stopped breathing again when my screen lit up with a missed call and Gabi Diamond in bold.
She called? What is so important that she would miss Alan and Elliot's engagement party? I couldn't wait, if only for that fact that I needed to hear her voice.
"Hey Josh, I'm calling because I have some news." Her voice sounded hesitant, tired and sad. My heart broke just hearing the pain. "Some really amazing news. I got the apprenticeship. I hate to tell you this over the phone, but if I saw you in person I'm not sure I would be able to make the same decision. And after this crazy week of deciding whether I should choose Cooper or choose you... I decided to choose me. And it's the hardest decision I've ever had to make. I'm really sorry that we didn't get a second chance, I hope you understand. You've always been there for me, so I know you will. Okay, I'll send you all some postcards. Bye! Oh this is Gabi by the way."
Switzerland? She got it! The Dr. Jekyll part of me couldn't be happier. She is pursuing her Julia Child inspired dream. My woman has the chance to better herself and improve her skill. I'm so proud she took the opportunity... even if it means giving up me.
But the Mr. Hyde part of me emphasized the fact that she is leaving me for six months. How can I be without her for six months. I needed Gabi's smile, her positive spirit, and her constant belief in me. I couldn't let her go. But then it hit me... I not only can; I have to and already did. In order to see if the relationship is true, I've got to let her go and I will be waiting for her to return.