Total pages in book: 32
Estimated words: 29658 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 148(@200wpm)___ 119(@250wpm)___ 99(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 29658 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 148(@200wpm)___ 119(@250wpm)___ 99(@300wpm)
“Yep, and he’s putting on an event to raise awareness and money. I’m getting the word out.”
“Are you going?” I’d love to be a part of something like that. I remember what it was like to live in a hospital. To see so many kids including myself fight for their lives. The toll it takes on your family. Not only emotionally but financially also.
“Probably. Not much else to do around here. You want to come with me?”
“Maybe.” I bite my bottom lip, thinking it over. I’d been given a second chance at life and I told myself I wouldn't take that for granted. If I want to go, I should. “Wait. I mean yes! I want to come. In fact, is it okay if I make something? Are they taking donations? I’m sure Lily would let me use the Sweet Shop to make some stuff.”
“I’m sure Lennon would be good with that. He wants to get everyone involved.” I really want to meet this man.
“I thought you were working on some hot mysterious writer guy.” I push her iPad back to her as Caroline walks up to the table to take our order.
“Just a Coke for me.” Caroline scribbles it down. “Oh, with cherries. Can you add cherries?”
“Sure can, sweetheart.” She winks at me.
“She’s not done,” Glory laughs. I have a problem with ordering too much food. My eyes are way bigger than my stomach.
“You got any good desserts today?” I ask. Caroline starts to answer me, but I cut her off. “Wait, don’t tell me. How many do you have?”
“Seven.” Don’t do it, I tell myself. I don’t listen.
“We’ll have one of each!” I rush to say before I can stop myself. “Doesn't that sound fun? We can try them all and judge which one we like the best.”
“I’m down,” she agrees. I’m always down to try something new. It’s why I moved out here. I wanted to be near the ocean and out of the big city. I also needed a little space from my parents. I love them both to pieces, but they are always hovering over me. Sometimes I think they still see me as the little girl who was clinging to life and not the survivor I am.
“I’ll be back with some more water for you, Glory.” Caroline closes her pad.
“Nah. Hit me with a cherry Coke too.”
I smile, enjoying taking my friend over to the dark side of yumminess with me.
“So let's talk about the uber famous hot guy that is hiding out.” She is trying to dig into my dating life. Turnabout is fair play.
“I don’t know.” She picks at the napkin on the table. “I think he was only looking to get lucky.” That sucks. I could tell Glory was into him when she was blowing up my phone with texts about him.
“You know when I left Syn City I was sure I was going to find me a sweet country boy.”
“Let me guess. With a side of alpha? How's that working out for you?”
I snort a laugh. To be honest, I don’t know what I am looking for in a man. The one Glory just showed me comes to mind. I squash that quickly.
“It’s the worst. I was thinking about getting on one of those dating apps. I want to fall in love.” I let out a sigh. It really is my dream. Maybe that’s why I’m not driven about other things like a career. I’ve always dreamt of getting married and having a family.
“You should do it. I’m gonna write about your experience.” Oh no. This could turn out bad. Glory has gotten us into a few sticky situations. Don’t get me wrong, we had fun along the way to those situations, but they haven’t always turned out in our favor.
“Only if you get on the app with me.” Glory cringes at the idea. I narrow my eyes on her.
“Fine.” She throws her hands up. I knew I’d get her to agree. Glory would do just about anything to get a good story.
“Let’s try this one,” I suggest. It seems popular. We start filling out the form. My favorite thing is long walks on the beach—that’s why I moved here—but that sounds so cliché.
I jerk my head up when a big man slides into the booth next to Glory. I’ve never seen him before. He’s handsome but he doesn’t compare to the boy I’d married all those years ago. No one ever does. But I can see why Glory would be head over heels for him.
“I thought this was broken?” He taps her phone. Glory’s head jerks up with a look of surprise on her face.
“Corby?” she squeaks, turning the phone face down. That doesn't look suspicious or anything. Glory is normally chill when she is doing something sneaky. She’s always the one everyone can count on to remain calm and pretty much get us out of anything. I think this man has her off her game. The man starts to go for her phone again, but Glory pushes it across the table to the other side out of his reach. I can’t help but smile.