**A Promise Written on the Rusted Edge of Time by Dael Rowan Sire**
**Chapter 50**
Brooklyn, it must be quite the adventure to escape to another coast for the entire summer without a single word. Classes are about to commence—did you forget about our travel plans?
A month had passed in silence, and I could sense a crack in Aiden’s usual confidence. His voice, once steady and sure, now carried a hint of uncertainty.
Then, as if on cue, my mom’s voice chimed in, a comforting melody amidst the tension.
“Sweetie! How’s life treating you on the East Coast? Allen just filled me in about your fight. Don’t be too hard on him; we’ll figure this out when you return. And guess what? His college acceptance letter arrived today! Yours must be on its way too. When are you coming home to celebrate? I have something special planned just for you…”
Her words wrapped around me like a warm blanket, a reminder of the love that had always enveloped me. I couldn’t bring myself to sever that connection, so I listened, letting her words wash over me.
“Actually, we’re keeping things low-key. My parents are swamped with work—we’ll probably just have a virtual celebration. I might not make it back until move-in day…”
Before I could finish, Aiden snatched the phone from me, his frustration palpable.
His breathing was heavy, a storm brewing just beneath the surface, and even through the static, I could feel the weight of his anger.
“I’m trying here, Brooklyn. How long are you going to keep sulking? If you want to play it this way, fine. I won’t wait around for you to join me in New York.”
His words hung in the air, sharp and biting. When I fell silent, unable to respond, he added coldly, “Just don’t come crying to me when you regret this.”
With that, I ended the call, blocking his number as if it could erase the tension that had built between us.

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