“He just kissed me, Xana; he didn’t propose. Like you said, I think he’s just looking to get laid. Besides, I’m not so sure I’m ready to jump back into something yet.”

She gives me a look of pity. “I thought you were ready to move on and explore things with other people?”

“Explore, yes, but jumping into another relationship right away ju—”

“Right away? Daph, it’s been two years.”

I fiddle with my fork, my shoulders dropping as I exhale. ...