Savannah P.O.V My first shift at work is going smoothly. I’m impressing Jen throughout my training today with my waitressing skills. We had a brief discussion about my previous experience at the diner in North Carolina, and Jen showed me how the till worked and told me the table number layout, I was serving tables like I have worked here my entire life. It was coming close to my lunch break and just before I clocked out for lunch Lucas came in with Chase not far behind him. Whilst I am standing at the service bar Lucas speaks to the host, and she points out Selena to him. Jen comes and stands next to me and links her arm through mine as we watch on in admiration of what is going on. Lucas approaches Selena slowly and he looks behind him to look at Chase. Chase nods at him and Lucas nods back. I don’t know what that was about, but it must have been something encouraging. “Selena?” Lucas looks like he’s about to throw up, as Selena turns around and looks at him. “Lucas! Hi.” Lucas
Wow. Chase has sent me the most beautiful arrangement of Calla Lilies I have ever seen. All just to wish me luck on my first day at work. Wow. That is my romantic moment without him even being here to see my reaction or even trying to impress me. Walking into the back with the flowers Jen whistles at them and then looks at me. “Wow, they are beautiful do you know who sent them?” I look at Jen with a huge smile on my face. “Chase sent them.” Jen gasps. “What! No way would Chase have sent them. They are too gorgeous to be sent by my brother.” I give Jen the card so she can read it herself and her jaw drops. “Damn, I have to give him more credit these are beautiful.” I couldn’t agree more with her if only I had his number, I could text him to say thank you. The rest of my shift flew by. I never thought my first day would be this much fun and so eventful. Lucas coming in and asking Selena out on a date. From what she told me is going to be tonight and she wants me and Jen to go aro
I put my drink down on the floor next to me as I turn around to look at Chase. “So, before you tell me about the meanings behind the flowers you have bought me could you answer a couple of things for me first?” Chase copies what I just did by putting his drink down after taking a sip and turning towards me. “Hit me I’m an open book.” “Why did you send the bouquet of Calla Lilies? I know you said on the card it was to wish me luck on my first day at my new job and that is really sweet but what is the motive behind you sending them?” “I did it for a couple of reasons Savannah. I sent them because I thought you deserved something to put a smile on your face and I assume they did.” I nod at him in agreement that yes, they did make me smile. “And because I care about you so much, I wanted to show you that I care and that I listen to what you have said.” “I can tell that you do, and I appreciate it very much I can’t stop thanking you. You are the only guy who has ever surprised me wi
Wait what? Love! Did Chase just say, love? Surely, he’s not admitting he’s in love with me. I’ve only lived in Santa Monica for a week. It can’t be love this soon, could it? We’ve not even been on a date; we’ve not even kissed each other. Or am I reading too much into this? Chase checks his watch. “I better get going I’ve gotta go help Lucas out with something.” Chase stands up and offers his hand for me to help me up and I happily accept it. “Is it to do with his date with Selena tonight?” “Yeah, he’s a wreck and he’s wanting my help to plan everything as we know both Selena and Lucas like to stick to schedules.” “That’s true yeah.” We start walking towards the front door. “I’m gonna try and help him plan a memorable date for them as he’s got no clue what to do.” “Similar to what me and Jen have been asked to do. Selena has asked us to go to her house to help her get ready for the date.” When we reach the door, we both reach for the handle to open it together. Our heads
“Do you blame him though Jen? Chase knows you would have said something to her when you arrived at work this morning.” “Ahh, that’s true Sel.” They turn back around so Jen can finish styling Selena’s hair. I told them everything Chase said to me at the house, and they were asking questions about why now and how does he feel and how do I feel. But in all honesty, I don’t know how I feel. I like him yes. Do I have feelings for him? Oh, there’s no doubt there. But is it worth taking a risk at right now after how he hurt me previously? That’s what I don’t know. That’s what I need advice on from my Cali girls and my NC girls. I am still just as confused as ever talking with them about it all. So, I’m hoping when I get home later the girls back home might be able to help me out a bit more. Jen has done fantastic work on Selena’s hair. A messy updo with loose tendrils falling around her face but not so in her face. It’s classic and modern I love it and it suits her face shape too. Sel
“Can I tell my plan now Jen, so you know what you are doing? As we three are part of it.” “We are!” Jen and I are the ones this time to talk in unison. “Yeah, Jen I don’t know if you want to or not you have a couple of suggestions. The first one is you can sing with Savannah if you feel up for it. Or you can record the performance as well as Lucas and Selena.” “Just to be on the safe side I think it’s best that I record, I can’t match Sav’s talent.” “Right okay that’s dealt with Savannah as you have guessed it, I want you to perform for them. I have the guys here setting up the stage and lighting for us. I will be playing along with you if that’s okay with you?” “Yeah, that’s fine with me do you have an idea on what we should perform so we could have a quick practice now or I could teach you the song if you don’t know it.” “Do you know ‘I Won’t Let Go’ by Rascal Flatts?” I ask him since I know that’s quite a romantic song. “Luckily, I do know some of the chords but not su
I said goodnight to Jen and Chase at the beach once everything was cleared away and made my own way home. Checking the time on my phone, I only have a short time slot to call the girls. As soon as I get home, I rush upstairs into my room, I log onto my laptop quickly, and start a group video call with them. And just as I thought I am just as confused as when all this has happened. I guess I just must give it time and see what happens as it could be something. Or it could be nothing. I do hope it’s something but only time will tell. Time flew past quick lately. Halloween is vastly approaching, and I have spoken to my dad and asked if I could spend it back in North Carolina with my friends as I haven’t seen them since I moved. He agreed on one condition. I behave myself, don’t drink unless supervised by an adult and I keep up with my schoolwork. Why had he had to give me rules? I don’t know. He’s just being his overprotective self. I will always love him for it as he only wants wha
Everyone looks at each other and nods. “There is one thing we would like to ask you,” James says. I look at them as if I should expect what he is going to ask. “What is this one thing?” “If you could sing a set at the party tomorrow night.” A full set? What? “You’re joking right?” “No, I’m not joking Sav the girls want to sing a song with you, and everyone has missed your voice, and one song won’t work. I have a band who will perform with you of course but would you please?” All the girls look at me with their big puppy dog eyes and pouting. What sane person can say no to three girls giving you them big puppy dog eyes? Nobody. “Sure, okay I’ll do a set, but you’ll have to let me have some time with the band for a run-through tonight if you could arrange that it would be great.” “Done.” We all climb into James’ truck. James and Brianna are up front and the rest of us squeeze into the back. On the road heading towards Wake Forest, I get bombarded by all these questions. “
Here is a list of the songs that are the inspiration for this book. I hope you have all enjoyed reading Chase and Savannah's story as much as I have enjoyed creating their story. Song One: Whitesnake - Here I Go Again Song Two: Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do Song Three: Ben E. King - Stand By Me Song Four: Selena - I Could Fall In Love Song Five: Rascal Flatts - I Won't Let Go Song Six: Sueco - Paralyzed Song Seven: O-Town - All Or Nothing Song Eight: Maddie and Tae - No Place Like You Song Nine: Sheppard - Geronimo Song Ten: Ziki Hexum - Every Day Is Christmas Song Eleven: Ziki Hexum - This Christmas Night Song Twelve: LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live Song Thirteen: Mandy Moore - Stupid Cupid (from Disney's Princess Diaries) Song Fourteen: Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man Song Fifteen: The Drifters - Kissin' In The Back Row Song Sixteen: Florida Georgia Line - This Is How We Roll Song Seventeen: Blacklite - I See The Light Song Eighteen: Leo Gallo - Game Changer (f
Chase P.O.VFour years later Well, it’s been four amazing years in San Fransisco. Savannah and I graduated college last week. I got a degree in Business and in Finance, where Savannah got one in English Literature and in Music. Where I double majored in college Savannah had a major in English but a minor in music. We both graduated with high honors. The world is now our oyster. But before we can even think about anything to do with the world and how we wish to change it I am back at the office wanting to speak to Savannah’s father. It is now time we had that discussion I said I planned to have with him back when we were seniors in high school. Fuck that feels like forever ago. I told her father on the night of the Christmasqurade ball that one day I will come to him to ask for his daughter’s hand in marriage and today is that day. I have arranged for a meeting with Mr. Blakemore to take place in the company’s board room and I asked my dad to be present during this meeting. I plan fo
It has been a couple of weeks since prom and the big day is approaching quickly. Today we get our yearbooks and get them signed before graduation day that is this Saturday. It’s hard to believe this is our final week in high school. It feels like today is still my first day of school but it’s actually almost my last. Not paying attention to where I was going or who was around me with my yearbook in hand I collide into a big, solid mass of a person knocking my books, my yearbook, and some odd bits of paper all over the floor. Bending down to pick everything up, still not paying attention to who I bumped into, on instinct I do apologize to the person as I start picking up my things. I see the person I bumped into bend down and starts to help me with picking up my things and holds out my English book and my notes to hand back to me. I can’t believe I’ve done this again. “You may need these sweetheart,” Hang on a minute? Did I just? Looking up I see Chase smiling at me as he holds my stuf
We all climb out of the limo and the guys are all holding our arms and escorts us up into the building. Two doormen kindly open the door for us and welcome us to the Crystal Palace and to enjoy our evening. First stop for us as Chase and Lucas recommended is to get our pictures done first so then that way, we don’t look too red faced or sweaty. That is actually not a bad idea if you think about it. We get a bunch of pictures took, we had solo pictures, the six of us together, just the girls, just the guys, and with our dates. I can’t wait to see how the pictures come out because I will be getting a copy of every single one. Entering into the ballroom of the palace we can hear the DJ playing ‘Just Dance’ by Lady Gaga. We walked around couples and across the dancefloor to the only table that is free for us to claim. The girls and I put our purses on the table and hit the dance floor with how good the music is sounding. After a couple of songs, the guys joined us on the dance floor alre
After clipping my bow into place, I have one final look at myself in my bathroom mirror before I step out and show the girls. Walking to the door, putting my hand on the handle I close my eyes, take a deep breath, and open the bathroom door. On the other side of the door, I see Jen and Selena with their phones taking my picture and recording me as I walk out. Putting a huge smile on my face I walk out the bathroom giving the girls a twirl and a cute little princess curtsey I have seen Princess Catherine do before. The girls laugh and comment how incredible I look, and Jen commented on the bow. “How big did you want that thing? Fuck Sav that’s the biggest ass bow I have ever seen stuck on anybody’s ass.” We laugh at her comment as I walk over to my vanity. Sitting down on my stool I put in a pair of my mom’s diamond and pearl drop earrings and her snowflake necklace again. Wearing this necklace makes everything feel like it’s turned in a full circle. Finding out Chase was Wolf behind
Three weeks later Tonight is prom night. The night all the senior girls look forward to the most. Don’t ask me about the guys some look forward to it for other reasons than what it means. The girls and I are getting ready together. We all booked to get our hair and makeup done at a salon today for tonight. We are sat in the chairs getting pampered away, a treat from Selena’s Abuela, as she said no Nieta of hers will not go to prom without having a beauty day at the salon. We all chose to have a French manicure and pedicure, to keep it simple. We also showed our makeup artists pictures of our dresses so they could do our makeup to match our dresses. Jen’s hair shaped her face beautifully. She had a volumized high ponytail with some hair extensions that matched her hair color perfectly with elegant curls and some curls framing her face. To finish the look off she had this black jeweled crystal hair clip she slid into the top part of the ponytail. Jen’s makeup made her look much older t
Walking into the house I see Dad sat on the stairs with what looks like a photo album in his hand. I shut the door behind me and slowly approach him looking at the sad expression on his face as he stares at a photo in the book. When I got closer, he looked up at me with unshed tears in his eyes. When I asked him if everything was okay, he said that everything was fine and he was just living back in the past, and he showed me the page he was looking at in the photo album. It was Mom and Dad’s high school graduation. It was the picture of Mom with her diploma and then Dad with his diploma and under that was the picture of the two of them together. Dad told me the story about how him and Mom met in high school. Hearing what he said was almost a de ja vu. Mom bumped into Dad as she wasn’t watching where she was going, and Dad bent down to help Mom pick up her things and he said it was like love at first sight. We sat on the stairs for a few more minutes just talking and reliving the good
The school year is flying by. Finals are vastly approaching; concert rehearsals are in full swing and it’s almost time for prom season. Chase has been working hard at school and working harder with football. Right now, he has done all he can to impress the college scouts. We all have been working hard I’ve even seen Jen studying some pre law books and even reading about the LSATS. Selena went to some business seminars to see if that is truly the route she wants to go down after graduation. Lucas has been working just as hard if not harder than Chase with his school work and with football. Greg on the other hand has slacked off a little but he has already confirmed he has a secured place in college already. But which one? I don’t know. College acceptance letters should be coming in the post soon but how long after finals will they arrive? Hopefully not long as I believe they wait for finals and the final grades before sending out the letters. All this pressure can make or break some hi
Lunch in hand, Selena and I start walking to the bleachers when Greg and Lucas catch up to us, and the four of us walk together the rest of the way. Jen and Chase are already sat up in the bleachers as we arrived. Lucas helped Selena up with her food and Chase came down to help with mine and we went and joined Jen and enjoy our lunch together. We joked around and had a good time just as we should do at our age because with this being our senior year we only have a short time together like this before we go our separate ways for college. Speaking of college, we all talked about where we have applied for and where we hope to go. Lucas has had a couple of calls from college scouts and Chase said he has had the same but the one he is hoping to hear from he has not just yet. Jen said she is wanting to do a couple of years in one college and then go to Harvard to study law as that is where she feels more passionate, and she gets to be part of the family business in some way or another. Greg