#Chapter242Sometimes, You Need to Dance When No One Is LookingNash called Nate and explained to him what happened with the bakery idea. Nate agreed with our decision and offered to help us, as did Pat. It relieved me.I didn’t feel comfortable taking a chance with someone I didn’t know. I know Kat
“Great. I don’t want you to come over ranting and raving about how we need the Lord.” “Dude, you’ll need the Lord when Ma and Dad find out what you did to Maggie. You better hope Jesus can save your ass because I’m sure hell hath no fury like Ma and Dad pissed off.” They took me to the house and c
#Chapter243Sea Cruise: A Spring Break ChapterFor spring break, we all went on a sea cruise. Plus, this was our last hurrah with everyone before school ended, and Nash and I had our wedding. For our honeymoon, he had something special planned for us.I wanted to relax. Since I had a cast, it limite
*****We gathered as Nixon performed a double ceremony with Caleb and Gema and Noah and Marcy. That should be fun.“Dearly beloved, I gather us here today. My brother and cousin are both dumbasses. They got their raincoats from my other stupid brother, Nathan. Is there anyone here who objects?” Nixo
#Chapter244Graduation: Let the Games BeginAfter the cruise, we headed towards finishing school and graduation. Nate and Pat had everything set back home, with minor last-minute details. We would attend to them when we came home.On a bright note, my cast came off in time for finals. I’m sure Lucil
#Chapter245His and Her Party, Well, Sort OfWe settled in at home. The boys and girls thought we needed bachelor and bachelorette parties even though we told them no. It’s us telling them no, and it’s the brothers listening. Cricket, cricket.Yeah, that is as far as we got.Except what I thought wo
He shook his head.“Well, that was um, never mind,” Grayson said, walking away.Nash didn’t look happy as he got up and flung me over his shoulder, carrying me upstairs. A knock came at the door, and Nixon answered it to find the girls standing there.“Did someone mention a joint bachelor and bachel
#Chapter246We Invite You to The Wedding of Nashville And MargaretKat was pacing back and forth as I sat on the bed, then turned to me. “You’ve got to be kidding me!” I looked at Kat, not saying anything. What was there to say?“Maggie, you only had one thing to do. You had to get your wedding dre
#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