I don’t think I have ever seen Dad speechless never mind saying anything mushy to me that has always been reserved for my mom. “Do you like it?” “Sav baby girl I love it you are the double of your mother at this age, my heart cannot get more fuller for the love I have for you and your mother no matter how much we both miss her; this was your mother’s color is that why you picked it?” I smile and nod and secretly I feel relieved that Dad approves of the dress now I know I did make the right choice with the style that is me and the color that is my mom. “I love the dress on you baby girl I can only imagine what your mom would be saying to you right now, but there is something of hers I would love for you to wear to your winter formal.” “I would be honored to wear anything of Mom’s what is it?” Dad searches in his pockets to try and find what he is looking for, but he comes up empty. “I must have left it on my desk at the office I’m sorry baby girl, but I will show you it later I
Chase P.O.V After school today I was asked to head into the office for a couple of hours just to do some covers for some people as they head into unexpected meetings. I head towards Mr. Blakemore’s office to hand him a couple of files Dad has asked me to give him, but strangely he was heading out of his office as I arrived. “Hey, Mr. Blakemore sir, I have some files here for you to go over for final approval.” “Oh, Chase great thank you unfortunately your mom just gave me a call to head over to her boutique could you please leave them on my desk, and I’ll go through them as soon as I come back.” “Is everything okay with my mom sir?” “Yes, son everything is just great the girls are trying on their winter formal dresses, and I have something to give to Savannah, a necklace that I gave to her mother at our winter formal.” “That’s really nice sir well please don’t make me stop you from getting to the girls.” I step aside and let Mr. Blakemore go past me. I open his office door
“Was the day Savannah was born the first?” I’m curious to see what goes on in this man's head when it comes to his daughter. “If you ask your father the same question Chase, he will give you the same answer. To us parents the very second you kids take your first breath, and you cry that is the happiest moment of our entire lives. The feelings we have in that moment are so full it is hard to explain unless you live it yourselves.” “That’s more a question Jen would ask not me sir,” I say squeezing my sister into my side. Jen elbows me in my side from my comment I let out a quiet umph from the sudden hit. “Bitch,” I whisper so only my sister can hear. “That may be true, but I will take your word for it Mr. Blakemore especially since you already shared the romantic story about your heroism with Mrs. Blakemore when you were in college.” “Story? There's a story?” “Oh yeah Chase you missed it; Lucas told me you helped with the date, if that is how your romance works then Mr. Blakemo
Savannah P.O.V Today is the day. It’s the Christmasqurade Ball today and I could not be any happier. The whole dance committee was at the mansion manor house all afternoon and most of the evening decorating and getting everything prepared for today. Freshly out of the shower, I leave my hair wrapped up in my hair towel to absorb most of the moisture as I get everything together to get ready. I arranged with the girls that I would make my own way there as I didn’t want them to know who I planned on meeting at the ball. They are aware of Wolf, but they don’t know all the details. They think I’m crazy for wanting to meet a guy I don’t know that well, but it just feels right. Every time I have spoken about him to them, they say my smile is bigger and brighter, and I look like I have a glow every time his name is mentioned, I even heard Sel say once I’m a lovesick puppy. I can’t be in love with a guy I’ve never met, can I? Well, it’s time I start doing my hair and makeup. Starting wi
“Oh my god Sav, you arrived in a horse drawn carriage that is unbelievable.” Jen spins me around in a circle whilst giving me a hug. “You guys saw me arrive?” I pull Jen away from me and hold her at arm's length so I can see how stunning she looks like some designers would say jacked up. “Of course, we did you had your own little Cinderella moment; it was so magical” Sel hugs into Lucas’ side as he drapes an arm over her shoulder. “It was certainly a surprise my dad made, for a good enough reason but never mind that look at you guys Jen, Sel you both look so beautiful in your gowns and masks very masquerade, Greg, Lucas, handsome as ever.” “Thank you Sav, may I say you look lovely in blue, and before I forget happy birthday,” Greg says, and I cringe because he brought up my birthday. Everyone turns and looks at me with shocks on their faces. “Wait! What?” “It’s your birthday?” “Greg how did you know and not tell me.” Jen hits Greg on the chest with the back of her hand.
Chase P.O.V “Dream?” I ask the beautiful one in the blue dress I could never forget. She slowly turns around and looks at me. My breath catches in my throat she’s more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. “Wolf? Is that you?” she says softly. “It is yeah, I see what you mean now by the stockings tree cute idea, was it yours?” “It was my idea, yeah but thanks to everyone on the committee we managed to get enough stockings to decorate this tree. Did you have any trouble finding it?” “I did have to ask my sister where it would be, but I found it easy enough thanks.” I rub the back of my head feeling nervous being in the presence of this dream of beauty. “I’m glad you found it okay, would you like to go for a walk to the upper balcony to talk? It’ll be a bit quieter up there.” “I’d love to,” I hold my arm out for her to lead “Please lead the way.” She walks ahead of me, and it takes two steps for me to be walking beside her. We walk in silence until we reach the upper ba
“You really are a charmer, aren’t you?” I chuckle softly at her comment. “I have been told I can be from my sister, but thanks for the compliment. Shall we go on in?” I open the doors for us, and we walk on into the ballroom. Walking in I feel all eyes on us, but I cannot take my eyes off of Dream. I can see my sister with Greg alongside Lucas with his girlfriend Selena sitting at a table nearby but no Savannah. Looking at Jen as I lead Dream onto the dance floor the smile on her face is so big it seems like she’s witnessing a dream of her own. Once on the dance floor I look at Dream and ask her something I have never done at a school dance. “Would you like to dance?” I hold out my hand for her to take and I hear the softest of whispers come out of her mouth just as the band plays the song ‘This Christmas night.’ “Yes.” When the first line of the song starts With a touch of your hand, suddenly I knew, Dream places her hand in mine and I feel a jolt of electricity shoot through
Savannah P.O.V He’s in love with me? I must be dreaming. I secretly hoped Wolf would be Chase behind the mask, and now knowing he is. I don’t know if I should be thrilled or pissed. Our first kiss on the dance floor is something out of a romance novel, but to say my first kiss with Chase is something I read makes it that more magical. Chase is so close that he could kiss me again. If he is being honest and truthful to me about everything tonight, he deserves the same in return. Running my hands along his arm as he holds my face, I confess my truth. “I’m in love with you too Chase.” As soon as the words are out of my mouth his lips crash against mine. “Seriously you guys gross, don’t make me hose you down.” We break apart from the kiss, Chase rests his chin on top of my head as we both laugh at Jen’s statement. “We all better get back in before someone comes out here looking for us.” Chase pulls me into him and wraps his arms around me into a hug. “We’ll be right behind you Jen,
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