Hey, I’m not perfect.
Meet
Gillian and her imperfect fresh start in Becker Circle.
New degree. Dream CPA job. There’s so much she wants to experience and a giant
past to forget, including her ex boyfriend’s control and hot temper. He never
thought she’d leave.
Gillian and her imperfect fresh start in Becker Circle.
New degree. Dream CPA job. There’s so much she wants to experience and a giant
past to forget, including her ex boyfriend’s control and hot temper. He never
thought she’d leave.
Gillian’s
starting over in Dallas with her own apartment in Becker Circle, the “it” area
to live. After a week, boredom motivates her to go to a bar alone. “New Girl”
must be stamped across her forehead because every guy in the George &
Dragon hits on her like she’s a contestant on The Bachelor. But she refuses to
repeat the past.
starting over in Dallas with her own apartment in Becker Circle, the “it” area
to live. After a week, boredom motivates her to go to a bar alone. “New Girl”
must be stamped across her forehead because every guy in the George &
Dragon hits on her like she’s a contestant on The Bachelor. But she refuses to
repeat the past.
What
do you do?
Gillian: I’m an accountant
studying to take the CPA exams. I got a second job I never imagined an
accountant would have—tending bar at Becker Circle’s neighborhood pub—to help
prove to myself and everyone who doubts that I can make it on my own.
do you do?
Gillian: I’m an accountant
studying to take the CPA exams. I got a second job I never imagined an
accountant would have—tending bar at Becker Circle’s neighborhood pub—to help
prove to myself and everyone who doubts that I can make it on my own.
Are
you happy with where you are now?
Gillian: I worked hard to
graduate Harvard early. I’d be happy anywhere but Sugar Creek, my hometown, or
Boston after Mom’s death and then losing Dad to the bottle. Then there’s what
Charles did on my last birthday. Boston’s not big enough for both of us, even
though I miss Lauren like crazy.
you happy with where you are now?
Gillian: I worked hard to
graduate Harvard early. I’d be happy anywhere but Sugar Creek, my hometown, or
Boston after Mom’s death and then losing Dad to the bottle. Then there’s what
Charles did on my last birthday. Boston’s not big enough for both of us, even
though I miss Lauren like crazy.
What
do you think about this adulting thing?
Gillian: I love being on
my own. It’s hard sometimes, but lots better than being at home making excuses
for my dad when he passes out every night. I learned to mix a mean Old
Fashioned when I was 11 after making them for him every day after Mom got so
sick. I’ll forever miss how there was always music in the house. One of the
last things my mom and I did before she got so sick was go to a Queen concert.
I had no idea our time together would be so short afterwards.
do you think about this adulting thing?
Gillian: I love being on
my own. It’s hard sometimes, but lots better than being at home making excuses
for my dad when he passes out every night. I learned to mix a mean Old
Fashioned when I was 11 after making them for him every day after Mom got so
sick. I’ll forever miss how there was always music in the house. One of the
last things my mom and I did before she got so sick was go to a Queen concert.
I had no idea our time together would be so short afterwards.
What
are your thoughts on love?
Gillian: Sure love exists,
but I haven’t found it yet. I just got out of a bad relationship and nowhere
near ready to be a couple. Bringing up the memories of my starting-over-after-a-bad-relationship
saga kills a conversation. If no one here knows my past, it will be easier to
forget.
are your thoughts on love?
Gillian: Sure love exists,
but I haven’t found it yet. I just got out of a bad relationship and nowhere
near ready to be a couple. Bringing up the memories of my starting-over-after-a-bad-relationship
saga kills a conversation. If no one here knows my past, it will be easier to
forget.
What
would you change about yourself?
Gillian: I ask myself how
someone so smart can be so stupid—especially with guys. My ex always doubted my
common sense. I’m getting more street wise. I’ve screwed up, but always own up,
and I never want to repeat the mistake I made getting with my ex.
would you change about yourself?
Gillian: I ask myself how
someone so smart can be so stupid—especially with guys. My ex always doubted my
common sense. I’m getting more street wise. I’ve screwed up, but always own up,
and I never want to repeat the mistake I made getting with my ex.
About the Author
Addison Brae lives on the edge of downtown Dallas, Texas. She’s been writing
since childhood and continues as an independent marketing consultant. She’s
addicted to reading and enjoys jogging, sipping red wine, traveling the world,
collecting interesting cocktail recipes, binge-watching TV series, vintage
clothing, and hanging out with her artistic other half and their neurotic cat
Lucy. Connect with Addison on her website,
Tirgearr
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since childhood and continues as an independent marketing consultant. She’s
addicted to reading and enjoys jogging, sipping red wine, traveling the world,
collecting interesting cocktail recipes, binge-watching TV series, vintage
clothing, and hanging out with her artistic other half and their neurotic cat
Lucy. Connect with Addison on her website,
Tirgearr
Publishing, Twitter,
Facebook,
Instagram,
or YouTube.