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Chapter 24

Author: Liz S.
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Alec

I inhaled deeply taking in the chilly air that enveloped me and watched as the warm steam came out of my mouth. It was a cold, lively night here in San Antonio. Jaylen and I decided to come down to the River Walk for the weekend before the Winter Break began.

Soon the streets of this aesthetic environment will become busy and overcrowded, making it unable to enjoy the Christmas lights. They hung everywhere creating a magical atmosphere.

It was my first time coming here, to San Antone, as the San Antonians call it, during this time of the year since I moved down to Austin. People bragged so much about how downtown was decorated beautifully during the holidays so I wanted to come and see for myself. I needed to get away anyway.

It still hurts like hell to see River with him.

I haven’t been the same ever since that night and Jaylen thinks I fell hard for her. I’m beginning to think he’s right. I haven’t been with another girl and I don’t want to. If it’s not her then I don’t want to
Liz S.

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I feel so sad for Alecs mom but I'm laughing at how quickly she perked up to get details on his feelings for River.
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