Total pages in book: 111
Estimated words: 105665 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 528(@200wpm)___ 423(@250wpm)___ 352(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 105665 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 528(@200wpm)___ 423(@250wpm)___ 352(@300wpm)
The room exploded with applause, wiping tears, hugging the family that Ian Cooper created through his nearly twenty years of performing. Minutes later, everyone started filtering out of the room. Where there would be an after-party, the kids went home, and the band headed toward the stage, until it was just Ian and Jersey.
He looked at his watch. “We have no time for our ritual.”
She grinned, walking into his embrace. “Because you’re too long winded in your old age.”
“Probably.” He kissed the top of her head. “Walk with me.” Ian took her hand, and they walked to the stage through the deafening roar of the crowd shaking the whole venue.
“Ian! Ian! Ian! Ian!”
Jersey wiped her eyes and smiled as they stood at the bottom of the stairs to the stage.
Ian kissed her slowly as if thousands of fans weren’t demanding their rock star. He closed his eyes, pressing his forehead against hers for a few seconds as if to pause time. Then his mouth brushed her ear, sending chills along her skin. “Wish me luck, Jersey.”
She gripped his shirt, holding him to her for an extra breath, an extended moment. When she pulled away, a smile reached her ears. “Luck, Coop.”
The End