My breathing hitched as my cheeks burned. Being close to Nash was making my body go into a tizzy. Ugh, no, we’re supposed to go slow. I had to keep my composure. “Um, well, uh.” He cut me off. “One day, I’ll have you, Mags.”Oh, wow. That was hot.He slid back across from me. If you’re wondering, N
#Chapter191Admitting the truthNixonMy stint in rehab was ending, and my parents would bring me home before everyone else arrived. I met with Reverend Thomas after one of my meetings. I walked into the chapel and looked around for him but didn’t see him. I took a seat in the front pew.How was I g
We sat there and talked. I told the Rev what I had decided about my future, getting input from him. He agreed with my decision but said he would pray for the people I met. Everyone's a critic.*****The rehab center released me two days before everyone arrived home. I packed my back, then zipped it.
#Chapter192Can you hear what I hear? A Christmas ChapterMaggieOur semester ended. Our return home for the holidays overjoyed us. The semester had been long, with Nash and I breaking up, along with Nixon getting kicked out of school. Okay, that’s a poor example.Everyone headed home. Before leavin
I narrowed my eyes and wagged my finger at him. “No, but you’re formulating a devious plan.” He chuckled. “I understand why you did it. Well, after Grammy called and yelled at me for a good hour. That was a rough hour.”My brows lifted.“She set me straight on a few things.”“You know your Grammy i
#Chapter193Guess Who?MaggieWe arrived back at school and the house. The car ride exhausted me, and I had to deal with everyone’s bickering. Yep, that’s right. They bickered about bathroom breaks and where to eat.Once we got back, I carried my bag to my room and tossed it onto the floor. Then I c
I didn’t take my eyes off Mags. “What did the doctor say?” They took a deep breath. “Maggie contracted a virus. They don’t know what kind, but they know it’s serious,” Ma said.“She was fine yesterday.” “Hunny, a virus can happen quickly. That’s how they work. They’re working on getting her bette
#Chapter194It’s about damn timeMaggieMy eyes fluttered open, and I noticed machines in a room. The last thing I remembered was lying down in my bedroom. I rubbed my eyes and face.“I see you’re awake.”I glanced at Nixon sitting in a chair with Nash asleep in a chair next to me.“What’s going on?