Total pages in book: 100
Estimated words: 96249 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 481(@200wpm)___ 385(@250wpm)___ 321(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 96249 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 481(@200wpm)___ 385(@250wpm)___ 321(@300wpm)
Our little girls will know what a loving man looks like and our sons will know how to be one. It’s what my mama and daddy showed me and what I’ve seen in the Galveston home as well.
“Almost?”
She gives a tiny smirk. “I’ve kissed one other boy.”
“You mean, you’ve kissed a boy before because I’m no boy, darlin’.”
“You know what I mean.”
“Making sure you know the difference.” I kiss her nose. “You’re fine, sweetheart. I was right there with you. Come on. Let’s get out of here. I have a surprise for everyone.”
“A surprise? Oh, this should be good.”
She starts to pack our things as I place my shoes and socks back on. Once I’m done, I stand and gather the blanket. I place it in her bag and put my backpack on my back.
I tuck her under my arm after we collect our things to leave. She looks up at me with a smile. I peck her lips and then kiss her forehead.
“I hope it keeps this smile on your face.”
“You do that all on your own.”
CHAPTER 13
Party
Lynn
“Oh my God, this is so much fun,” Maggie says as we dance to “Girls & Boys” by Good Charlotte.
Trevor has rented out the bar on the rooftop of our hotel just for our group. The DJ is playing all of Pook’s favorite songs. My sister was like me, we love all music.
“I know, right? I never in a million years thought we’d party to this type of music. This is amazing. We’re getting the best of both worlds.”
“So true. I’m loving it though. Speaking of boys and girls, what’s going on with you and Trevor?”
I shrug as I look over at him sitting at the bar with Tom. His eyes are on me. I smile and wave. He tips his imaginary hat.
I bite my lip and shake my head. “I guess you can say we’re seeing each other.”
“Are you kidding me?” she gasps as she pulls me closer. “I thought that was just a onetime thing. You know, that night…” She pauses and frowns, seeming to think over her words and think better of it. “What about Cody?”
I pull a face. “What about him?”
“Honey, you can’t seriously tell me you haven’t noticed how he’s been flirting with you.”
I frown deeper. “Cody is sweet as pie, but I’ve never seen him like that.”
“Well, sugar. You have two of the hottest guys on this trip pining after you. I’m just saying,” she says and fans her face.
I go to reply right as Cody comes over and grabs my hand to dance with me. I glance over at Trevor to see him working his jaw. I keep dancing but pull my hand back.
This isn’t Trevor’s thing. I know he’s not going to come dance with me, but I’m having so much fun. Sweat is dripping down my back as my braids feel soaked down to the roots.
“Good thing I come from plenty,” Cody leans to say in my ear.
“Huh?” I say as I look up into his hazel eyes.
He points a finger in the air as Joel Madden sings about girls not liking boys but cars and money. I laugh as I get what he’s hinting at. Cody’s family is pretty wealthy. Like mine and Trevor’s, Cody’s family is a ranching family.
However, where Trevor and I come from horse and oil ranchers. Cody’s family are beef ranchers. From what my daddy says, there’ve been rumors of his family turning a few acres into a guest ranch.
I can totally see that. Cody’s mama is a social butterfly. She loves to talk and host.
Mrs. Billings has hosted some type of event for every season I can think of since I was a little girl. I guess that’s where Cody gets his charm from. Bless his daddy’s heart.
The man always looks like he has a stick up his heinie. Mr. Billings has never been mean to me, but I get the feeling he doesn’t like people much.
“Yeah, I guess you’re right if you go by the song,” I finally say.
“You don’t believe it to be true?”
“Not for every girl.” I shrug. “Not for me at least. I plan to make my own. I won’t need to worry about what my man has.”
“I think that’s one of the reasons I like you. While other girls go crazy over my cars and when I talk about the trips I take with my family, you’ve never given a darn.”
“I’ve known you all my life. Your daddy has always had flashy things. Besides, I’m no stranger to money and nice things.”
“This is true. Well, since you’re besties with the wealthiest ranchers in our part of Texas and your family is a pretty close second, how do I impress you?”
“Why would you need to impress me, Cody?”
“Aw, come on. You have to know I have a thing for you,” he says and reaches to wrap one of my braids around his finger.