Total pages in book: 38
Estimated words: 34652 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 173(@200wpm)___ 139(@250wpm)___ 116(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 34652 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 173(@200wpm)___ 139(@250wpm)___ 116(@300wpm)
“Let’s go,” I agree. I know Reid will be all over me if I stay. I need time to think. I’m still not sure how to handle this. It isn't until we’re pulling into Willow’s garage that I finally speak again. “I didn't get in on my own.” I wipe the tear that escapes.
“You deserve to be there more than anyone else. You busted your ass.” I did, but it doesn't mean I made it. “I mean, come on. Your grades are better than mine, and you tested off the freaking charts. There is no way I got in and you didn't. You would have at least been given an acceptance letter.”
“That’s not necessarily true. Your family name carries a lot of weight.” I get out of the car and Willow follows me into the house. When we get to her room, I fall back onto her bed. I suddenly feel exhausted.
Willow’s phone starts to ring over and over again. I watch as she turns it off before falling back next to me on the bed. “You can only outrun him for so long.”
“I know.” I take a deep breath. “I’m not even sure if I can be mad at him or not. I’m pissed that he didn't have faith in me to get in, but at the same time it’s just Reid doing what he thinks is best for me even if it pisses me off.”
I close my eyes. Willow grabs my hand. “Are you still going to go?” she asks.
“Yes,” I admit. “Is that terrible of me? It’s where you’ll be. We’re in this together. We have made plans for our future and not only college. I’m not going to toss that aside because of my pride.”
“It’s where Reid will be too.” My heart aches hearing his name. I’m upset, and yet I want nothing more than to crawl into his lap even though he’s part of the reason why I’m so upset. She rolls over onto her side, propping her head up with her hand. “Men are stupid.” Her words make me smile. Willow always knows how to cheer me up.
“They really are.” I sigh heavily as I try to get my thoughts together. Deep down inside, I know that Reid only had my best interests at heart. Missy’s words shocked me was all. But I know that Reid would never do something to hurt me or diminish my accomplishments in any way.
The doorbell chimes through the house before loud knocking starts on Willow's front door. I already know that it's Reid and that I’m going to forgive him.
“Well, that didn’t take him long,” Willow says as she gets up to go and answer the door. I remain in her room, knowing that it will only be a few seconds until Reid finds me.
He sounds like a freight train coming up the stairs. I sit up as he bursts into the room. His eyes look panicked. He comes over to the side of the bed where I’m sitting with my legs draped over the side. He drops down to his knees, wrapping his arms around my waist and laying his head in my lap. Unable to stop myself, I reach out to run my fingers through his short hair.
“I love you,” he says. He looks up at me. “You can be mad at me, but I’m not letting you go. You’re mine. I don’t care if you’re too good for me.”
“I am not too good for you.” I give his hair a pull. “You’re not even going to say sorry?”
“I’m not going to lie to you.” He turns his head, kissing my thigh. “It was stupid to request it. It’s not that I thought you couldn’t get in on your own, but when it comes to you, I don’t take any chances.” I know. It’s why I can't really be pissed. My man’s biggest fault is that he is trying to make my life perfect for me? How the hell could I stay mad about that?
“It just hurt hearing that I didn't get in on my own.” He jerks up, pulling his head out of my lap. My hands go to his forearms.
“What? I requested it, and they told me you already got in with scholarships so the point was moot.”
“I knew it!” I hear Willow shout from out in the hallway. My heart jumps.
“Oh.” Reid shakes his head, dropping his forehead to mine. “It’s good for you to chase me sometimes.” I pat his arm. He kisses me. I moan into his mouth, the kiss going from sweet to hot within seconds. The next thing I know I’m over Reid’s shoulder, with my ass in the air.
“Now you find out what happens when I catch you.” I wiggle, and he slaps my ass. I let out a scream.