29. The Part Where We're Locked In

Cameron nods, "I'm getting there." She gives me a solemn smile, "The wedding, I thought I could go through with it. Charles was one-hundred percent sure too. But, in the end, we both cracked at the last minute. He told me he would take full responsibility, he would make it appear as though I was a victim of a runaway-groom. He told me he owed so much to me, he was so thankful that I stuck by him while he kept his secret. And so... He left with his boyfriend and they've been together, out of reach of his parents, since the wedding." When she finished talking, my hand tightened its grip on hers as I wanted her to know that I cared so much. "I'm sorry, I had no idea Cammie." She shrugged and gave me a sad smile again, "It worked out for the best. It's been almost ten years and I finally feel like I'm a few steps closer to what I want." "Your parents are the biggest, seriously, the. biggest. assholes I've ever met." From my statement, Cammie lightens up with a laugh. "I know. Now th