Tuesday: Right and Wrong
Tell us about a time you did something the RIGHT way, and a time you did something the WRONG way.
Charlie says:
The Right Way
Something I've done the right way... most of my life, I suppose. I was a good student (not great), a natural leader both in the classroom and on the athletic field, and a responsible son. I screwed up just the right amount in high school - not so much to blow my plans for West Point, but enough not to be called a goody-two-shoes. I graduated West Point and have been the good solider ever since; I've recently been assured that I will go far in the Army.
The Wrong Way
Pretty much the entire afternoon when I met Leah. Ultimately, we all came out of it alive and safe, but I must have screwed something up somewhere along the line; I was supposed to be protecting her and she ended up running from me and straight into an assassin's line of sight.
But I think what worries me more is that I didn't quite notice right away that she was getting attached to me. And when I did, I assumed that it was an adrenaline reaction, a little hero-worship. I mean, I took a bullet for her. Instead of addressing it, instead of telling her about Megan, I ignored it, thinking it would fade quickly but it hasn't. And what's worse is that I'm not entirely sure it's one-sided.
It's going to be an issue, one way or another. Even if I break up with Megan, I've got to tell Leah about her. I have no idea what her reaction will be. I don't want to cause her any more pain. Not to mention, her father is in a great position to torpedo my career.
Charlie says:
The Right Way
Something I've done the right way... most of my life, I suppose. I was a good student (not great), a natural leader both in the classroom and on the athletic field, and a responsible son. I screwed up just the right amount in high school - not so much to blow my plans for West Point, but enough not to be called a goody-two-shoes. I graduated West Point and have been the good solider ever since; I've recently been assured that I will go far in the Army.
The Wrong Way
Pretty much the entire afternoon when I met Leah. Ultimately, we all came out of it alive and safe, but I must have screwed something up somewhere along the line; I was supposed to be protecting her and she ended up running from me and straight into an assassin's line of sight.
But I think what worries me more is that I didn't quite notice right away that she was getting attached to me. And when I did, I assumed that it was an adrenaline reaction, a little hero-worship. I mean, I took a bullet for her. Instead of addressing it, instead of telling her about Megan, I ignored it, thinking it would fade quickly but it hasn't. And what's worse is that I'm not entirely sure it's one-sided.
It's going to be an issue, one way or another. Even if I break up with Megan, I've got to tell Leah about her. I have no idea what her reaction will be. I don't want to cause her any more pain. Not to mention, her father is in a great position to torpedo my career.