#Chapter62And the Countdown BeginsPattyAfter school, I came home and got out of the car. Nate met me, placing his hand over my mouth and silencing me. He waved for me to follow him.“Where are we going?” I asked.“Far from here. Our moms are in full wedding mode.” “Enough said.”He pulled out th
#Chapter63PromPattyWith Prom coming up, Nate and Danny had to rent tuxes for the night. Ha! That’ll teach them to date, high school girls.Liz and I shopped for dresses. I wanted simple and casual attire, and she tried to appear hot. Yeah, we have two distinct ways of looking at things.We scoure
#Chapter64Finals and Graduation: The End of One Era and the Start of AnotherPattyI focused so much on studying for my finals that I forgot one minor detail: my wedding dress. Who was I kidding? I got sidetracked. I had to pick out my wedding dress and order it in case it needed alterations. Oops.
#Chapter65Wedding DazePattyThe night before the wedding, the girls hung out at Lucille’s house. The guys did, God knows what.It was weird to have my mom, Lucille, Liz, and Nate’s aunts there. We all talked and ate pizza.“I still can’t believe you’re getting married tomorrow,” Liz said.“Neither
#Chapter66The Wedding NightPattyA few hours later, Nate grabbed my hand and led me to the car. He drove to the honeymoon suite.We checked in, and Nate carried me over the threshold. He’s such a romantic.He set me down, and I looked around the room. He filled the room with red roses, and it was
#Chapter67Welcome Home, Mrs. GrayPatty“Are your eyes closed?” Nate asked me.“Yes, for the hundredth time. Why did you need to carry me?” “Because carrying you is fun.” He chuckled. We stopped. He set me down and leaned into my ear. “Ready?”“Yep.” “Open your eyes.” I opened my eyes to see a
#Chapter68Settling into Married LifePattyAs Nate, Grayson, Jonas, and Cayson worked on the house, I started school and my new job. College differed from high school, and I had gone from six classes to three over four days. The concept was weird to me.Then I started work at Grayson’s company, mee
Nate rolled his eyes. “First, I work with all guys and have no interest in them. Second, why is he even here?”“How should I know? He came in here and locked the door. I waited for you to pick me up. You’re late!”“Sorry. The store encountered a problem with the counters!” “Gerald has been harassin
#Chapter654Happy anniversary, Patty and NateMaggieWe got back, and everyone got settled. The boys went to pick up family members from the airport. The girls and I checked the hall to make sure everything is ready. Lyric and Larkin brought the cake and desserts. Lakin and Luna helped Lex and Nash
“That’s why I became a pastry chef,” I said, surprising Dad. “You taught me you could love what you do and make people happy. You were patient with me and never raised your voice while encouraging me.”“You had this shyness to you that people didn’t understand. It didn’t matter because I did,” Dad s
#Chapter653GraduationPresleyIn the next few weeks, we spent studying for finals as Payton, Parker, and Markus finished school. Our parents were coming in along with the brothers and sisters. They had to pick up their caps and gowns for graduation.After my last final, I came home and collapsed on
Pax looked at me and arched an eyebrow.“Okay, we had a lot of issues, but it’s time to put those issues to rest,” I reasoned.“I didn’t understand why we didn’t get along growing up,” Pax said to me.“Because brothers fight, but it doesn’t mean I wouldn’t protect you if someone else hurts you,” I r
#Chapter652ResolutionKayleeWe returned from our trip, and Caleb called us down to the station. I didn’t know what to expect coming into the station. Presley and I entered and stopped. I looked at the station, remembering what happened.“Are you okay?” Presley asked me.I sighed. “I didn’t underst
Markus walked as he dragged me behind him until we were out of earshot from everyone. He released my arm.“If you want to redeem yourself, then you and I are working together,” Markus informed me.“Redeem me with what?” I asked.“Nora,” Markus told me.“I apologized to Nora. We’re good,” I replied.
#Chapter651Spring break funPresleyWe spent the rest of spring break kicking back and having fun. We needed it after the few years we had. My brothers and I faced off against our cousins, Shaun, and Hayden in beach volleyball.The girls hung out and talked. Now, here is the issue with our girls. T
I looked at Josie, who talked to Selena. I ignored a girl because I had issues, and it turned out to be the best thing for me.I almost lost my chance with someone incredible because I didn’t see Josie. It took her to open my eyes before I lost my chance.Josie looked at me, and I smiled. “What?” Jo
#Chapter650Spring breakPresleyWe went to Myrtle Beach for spring break since our family owns a beach house. Plus, I thought Kaylee could use the distraction. Jaime was still working on the case with Martinez. His lawyer wasn’t budging.Caleb thought it was best if Kaylee didn’t return to work unt