Story Note
MarZe Scott
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Lifetime
Story Note
The story of Daylin and Maurice was inspired after seeing Facebook posts about women wanting to marry their best friends . The story is unique because the drama had nothing to do with anyone having to choose one person over another . The story tells how if a thing — be it a job , a move , or a relationship is meant to happen , the Universe will see to it that it does .
Elijah Hargove ’ s body lay on the shag carpet , apparent of one thing — a gunshot to his temple and a . 9-millimeter handgun right next to him . However , those two things weren ’ t enough for Daylin to believe he had taken his own life .
“ Miss Montgomery , are you aware if Mr . Hargrove was depressed ,” asked Detective Voorhees .
“ I don ’ t know ,” she admitted . “ He didn ’ t get any type of diagnosis from a doctor .
Daylin ’ s gaze followed the blue uniforms and neatly dressed investigators around the place where she had lived a tumultuous life with a man she once believed was her Prince Charming , but Elijah revealed himself to be a monster instead .
Detective Voorhees flipped the paper open and turned it to face Daylin , who scanned the handwritten letter that delivered a gut punch to her soul .
Daylin and Elijah had a chaotic relationship , but could never be said that the high school sweethearts ever experienced the sweet part of what love was supposed to be . Desires of leaving their hometown died as Elijah ’ s childish tantrums and pleas grew into full on abusive episodes every time Daylin talked about moving on . If there was a wish that had been granted , it was one that only her heart uttered — to be loved by a man she could call a friend .
A broad , flirtatious smile and runway model swagger made Maurice the breath of fresh air that Daylin needed , giving her the friend that she never had in Elijah . Common interests in travel , music , and the occasional debate about Daylin ’ s Wolverines being better than Maurice ’ s Buckeyes made for frequent and sometimes raucous lunchtime breaks at Atwater Bank and Trust .
On days when Elijah started an argument early in the morning before she left for work , Maurice treated to her lunch as if he knew she needed to talk about what was stressing her out .
* * * Sitting in the dimly lit corner booth of Shane ’ s Bar and Grill , the restaurant was crowded like it was Valentine ’ s Day .
“ Hey handsome ,” her voice trembled as she stood to hug her friend , ignoring the ogling eyes from women whose gaze wandered from the companionship of the men at surrounding