This was the pivot point. In every romantic storyline Julian had ever read, this was where the protagonist either gave a grand speech or let the love interest walk away to a bittersweet soundtrack.
The air in Julian’s small, overstuffed bookstore always smelled like vanilla and old paper—a scent that usually calmed him. But today, the bell over the door chimed with a frantic energy that matched his own nerves. 106_-_Surprise_Christmas_Sex_With_Sister.mp4
"It is," Julian agreed, stopping just a foot away from her. "But I think we’ve spent enough time being quiet. Maybe we should try being honest for a while, even if it’s over a phone call." This was the pivot point