Chapter 10
The following day, Martha had recieved a letter from an old friend on the farm where she had grown up, asking her to go and visit. Martha had immeadiately said yes.
'Will you be OK on your own?' she asked Carl as she piled her final suitcase in the car. Carl pulled a sad face. 'If I say no, will you stay?'
'No' shrugged Martha, laughing. Carl smiled and pulled her into a tight embrace. She rested her head on his shoulder whilst he whispered something into her ear. Jack had tried to listen in, but he was stood too far away. Eventually she pulled away and kissed him again, before turning to Jack.
'Loook after him' she said, nodding to Carl. 'Don't let him do anything silly' she winked at Jack and he smiled at her. She wrapped her arms under Jack's and around his waist, Jack pulled her closer to him. 'Don't let him see the dress' she whispered, winking at Jack.
'OK' she sighed, pulling away. 'I better go. I guess I'll see you both in three days'
Both Carl and Jack smiled and nodded.
Watching as Martha climbed into the car and began driving away, Jack turned to Carl. 'I'm going to go' he nodded.
'You sure?' asked Carl. 'Stay for a beer if you like'
'No it's ok' said Jack. 'See you'
'Yeh OK, bye mate' nodded Carl. Jack turned and began walking back home. By the time Martha was back, there would only be one month until the wedding. One month and he would officially lose her for good. Sure, he'd still see her every day. She was his best friend. It would just hurt a bit more.
He stopped suddenly. 'I have to do it' he blurted out. 'I have to tell her I love her!'
As he realised it was true, he continued walking, planning everything in his head. He'd wait until she got back and then he'd sit down and tell her. Sure, she'd probably laugh in his face or turn him down, but at least she'd know.
Great. That's settled then. As soon as she gets back, he tells her. He continued walking home, whistling a happy tune.