I gazed down at the toes of my boots. “I don’t think I want to hear it,” I said.
“Don’t rightfully give a fuck, I’m asking anyway,” he said.
I shifted my eyes to meet his and nodded my head.
“You still love that girl?” he asked.
I nodded my head. “Sure do.”
He turned toward his bike, threw his leg over the seat, and fired the engine.
“Saddle up,” he said.
“To where?” I asked.
“Sienna’s place,” he said.
I shook my head. “I’ll go alone,” I said.
“Not an option,” he said.
I furrowed my brow and glared at him. “What’s that mean?”
“Means it’s not a fucking option. I’ve got a plan. You’ll see,” he said.
“I don’t know if I want to,” I said.
He revved the engine and grinned. “Don’t give a fuck. Get on, and believe me, you’ll be fine. I’m your friend, Brother, I won’t do anything to disrespect you.”
I reluctantly got on my bike, fired the engine, and shook my head in disbelief. After turning around, I pulled alongside his bike.
“Follow me,” I said.
As I pulled out of the drive, I felt in many respects like I was a kid again.
Starting my life from scratch again with my friend Jackson.