Tossing my bag into the front seat of my truck, I turn the car toward the diner. At least there’s a light at the end of this miserable afternoon.
Poppy. And if I’m telling the truth, a part of me—a small part of me—wants to see Kade again.
My life is a disaster. I need to get everything in order before I even let myself think these thoughts. But I can’t help it.
Because Kade is back in town.
And what happens next? Maybe we’ll be able to get back a part of ourselves that we lost that fateful night.
Chapter Fourteen
PRESLEY - SIX YEARS EARLIER
Presley
I can’t wait to see you tonight
Kade
Not as much as I want to see you
If only you were my date, Bubs
One of these days, I’ll be hubs
Until there’s a ring on it, Bubs, you’re the boyfriend, not the hubs
Just you wait, Pres
You won’t know what’ll hit you
Well, I’ll just be waiting around for you until I get my ring
As long as you’re waiting for me at the end of the night
You know I will be
I wish you weren’t workingthe event
Have to make that money if I’m going to get you the ring you deserve
I don’t need a fancy ring
Just you
I love you
I love you too
See you soon
Ismooth my hands down the front of my green dress. There’s some big announcement for King Properties tonight. What it’s for? I don’t know.
But my presence is required. One of the many duties as my parents’ daughter.
I sigh, looking around the opulent ballroom. I detest everything my parents stand for. I don’t like these parties. I hate the way they flaunt their money, holding it over others in town to bend to their will.
I sip on an iced tea in the corner, making small talk with those that come over to me. These people think I’ll put in a good word with my parents, but they don’t know that I have no input in the business.
