Running

Olivia's life was torn apart by a life threatening illness that robbed her of her childhood and her first love. She leaves California and Jack at the age of sixteen, planning not to survive past the year. Miraculously, she survives. Ten years later Olivia is back in California and right back in Jack's life. Jack has believed her to be dead for the past ten years. Can Jack get past his hurt to be with her again? And can Olivia stop living in fear and live in the moment with Jack?
This short story contains adult content.
New version updated on 2/1/14.