Drake know y’all are about ready.”
Without answering, I make my way over to the garage, throwing it open and making a beeline to the truck.
Attached to the envelope containing the title I’ve never bothered to look at, I find a note, Jack’s still familiar handwriting, but faded.
My Beautiful Stubborn Girl,
I know I’ve said it a million times, but before I met you, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted out of life. You surprised me though, turning it all upside down in the most beautiful, amazing way.
This morning when we left for the dealership, I knew exactly what I wanted, too. This trip was never about getting something for me. I just wanted something for the beautiful girl who ruined all that planning.
When I saw how your eyes lit up when the salesman showed us this pickup , I knew I’d hit the jackpot. Since you’re giving me hell about buying you a car, you’ve forced me to take extreme measures. Drive safe and please don’t be mad when you find this note. That Honda is a piece of shit and you need it. Even if you’re pissed, it’s worth every penny to see how hot you look behind the wheel and how happy you got when I “let you” drive us home.
I love you .
Jack XO
Pulling the title from the paper envelope , my eyes are blurred with tears, but I see it plain as day.
Owner: Sophia Paige Ryan .
Chapter Ten
Ana
“God, he’s just a mess, Drake,” I say in a quiet voice as I watch my brother walk towards the door. “I know Chase is your cousin, but I just have to say it. I can’t believe Sophie’s doing this to him.”
Turning to face him, I catch his conflicted gaze as he lets out a sigh. I can tell he’s trying his best to be supportive of both Chase and I. It’s got to be a hard spot to be in for him, but I can’t help the way I feel.
“ I understand that she loves Chase,” I continue. “He’s helped her through a lot, but what about all the shit my brother went through for her? What about the four years she spent with him, waiting for him to come home? I know better than anyone how much they loved each other. He’s given up so much for her, for us. Choosing anyone over him is just a slap in his face.”
I don’t care how great Chase is, Sophie was supposed to pick Jack.
“I know you’re upset about her decision, Love,” Drake starts as he tightens his hold on my hand. “But it is her decision to make and like it or not, we can’t get involved.”
“How can I not get involved when I see how much pain he’s in? He’s my brother, Drake!” I start, frustrated tears coming to the surface already. “Not only that, he’s a good man, he doesn’t deserve this, especially not from her.”
“Chase said she was really upset about everything,” he offers. “I know it’s not been easy for her either, Analise.”
“Yeah,” I scoff as I roll my eyes. “I’m sure it was just as hard as hiding and waiting in a warzone to get back to the one you love for over a year.”
“ Analise, do not roll your eyes at me,” he warns. “I know you’re upset and I’m sorry for that, but this will not affect our relationship. Am I understood?”
“ Yes, Sir,” I say softly as I face him. “I’m sorry.”
“Come here,” he says, leaning towards me. Gripping the back of my neck, he pulls me in for a chaste kiss. “We’re spending our first Christmas together with people we love, regardless of how infuriating they may be,” he smirks. “I’m sure you can find something to smile about this week. Don’t obsess over the other shit, Baby.”
“Yes, Sir,” I whisper , trying my best to reign my anger in.
“Good girl,” he says, teasing my lips with his own. “Besides, I think I saw a box back there with your name on it. It looks like it might be pretty good. Think about that for a while.”
“You got me a present?” I say, unable to hide the excitement in my voice and causing him to chuckle.
“No,” he deadpans, surprising me until he smirks. “I got
Without answering, I make my way over to the garage, throwing it open and making a beeline to the truck.
Attached to the envelope containing the title I’ve never bothered to look at, I find a note, Jack’s still familiar handwriting, but faded.
My Beautiful Stubborn Girl,
I know I’ve said it a million times, but before I met you, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted out of life. You surprised me though, turning it all upside down in the most beautiful, amazing way.
This morning when we left for the dealership, I knew exactly what I wanted, too. This trip was never about getting something for me. I just wanted something for the beautiful girl who ruined all that planning.
When I saw how your eyes lit up when the salesman showed us this pickup , I knew I’d hit the jackpot. Since you’re giving me hell about buying you a car, you’ve forced me to take extreme measures. Drive safe and please don’t be mad when you find this note. That Honda is a piece of shit and you need it. Even if you’re pissed, it’s worth every penny to see how hot you look behind the wheel and how happy you got when I “let you” drive us home.
I love you .
Jack XO
Pulling the title from the paper envelope , my eyes are blurred with tears, but I see it plain as day.
Owner: Sophia Paige Ryan .
Chapter Ten
Ana
“God, he’s just a mess, Drake,” I say in a quiet voice as I watch my brother walk towards the door. “I know Chase is your cousin, but I just have to say it. I can’t believe Sophie’s doing this to him.”
Turning to face him, I catch his conflicted gaze as he lets out a sigh. I can tell he’s trying his best to be supportive of both Chase and I. It’s got to be a hard spot to be in for him, but I can’t help the way I feel.
“ I understand that she loves Chase,” I continue. “He’s helped her through a lot, but what about all the shit my brother went through for her? What about the four years she spent with him, waiting for him to come home? I know better than anyone how much they loved each other. He’s given up so much for her, for us. Choosing anyone over him is just a slap in his face.”
I don’t care how great Chase is, Sophie was supposed to pick Jack.
“I know you’re upset about her decision, Love,” Drake starts as he tightens his hold on my hand. “But it is her decision to make and like it or not, we can’t get involved.”
“How can I not get involved when I see how much pain he’s in? He’s my brother, Drake!” I start, frustrated tears coming to the surface already. “Not only that, he’s a good man, he doesn’t deserve this, especially not from her.”
“Chase said she was really upset about everything,” he offers. “I know it’s not been easy for her either, Analise.”
“Yeah,” I scoff as I roll my eyes. “I’m sure it was just as hard as hiding and waiting in a warzone to get back to the one you love for over a year.”
“ Analise, do not roll your eyes at me,” he warns. “I know you’re upset and I’m sorry for that, but this will not affect our relationship. Am I understood?”
“ Yes, Sir,” I say softly as I face him. “I’m sorry.”
“Come here,” he says, leaning towards me. Gripping the back of my neck, he pulls me in for a chaste kiss. “We’re spending our first Christmas together with people we love, regardless of how infuriating they may be,” he smirks. “I’m sure you can find something to smile about this week. Don’t obsess over the other shit, Baby.”
“Yes, Sir,” I whisper , trying my best to reign my anger in.
“Good girl,” he says, teasing my lips with his own. “Besides, I think I saw a box back there with your name on it. It looks like it might be pretty good. Think about that for a while.”
“You got me a present?” I say, unable to hide the excitement in my voice and causing him to chuckle.
“No,” he deadpans, surprising me until he smirks. “I got
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