Total pages in book: 121
Estimated words: 118693 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 593(@200wpm)___ 475(@250wpm)___ 396(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 118693 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 593(@200wpm)___ 475(@250wpm)___ 396(@300wpm)
“How fun!” I said.
Angie frowned. “Not really. Once my mother finds out where I’m going she’ll be all over me with questions about why I haven’t found a boyfriend.”
Harmony stood and walked over to her. Taking Angie’s hands in hers, she smiled and lifted her brows as she talked. “You’re still so young. Don’t worry about dating. Finish school, get your degree, and have a little bit of fun. Trust me.”
I couldn’t help but notice the sadness that clouded Angie’s face.
“It’s all good. I’ve got to run, or the bride will be freaking out. You guys have some girl time. I’ll let Preston and Finn know where you are.”
“Bye, Angie. Have fun!” I called out as she started back toward the house.
Harmony turned and faced me. Her hands went to her hips while her head tilted some.
“Why are you staring at me with a mom look on your face?” I asked, chuckling.
She folded her arms and lifted one brow. “Spill it.”
Rory
Making memories before saying goodbye
Swallowing hard, I half smiled. “What do you mean?”
Harmony slowly nodded her head and took a few steps closer to me. Her expression hardened. “Don’t play coy with me, Rory. Something is not right. I’m the queen of hiding emotions and pretending like everything is okay.”
I stopped the swing. “Everything is fine.”
My heart pounded so hard against my chest I was sure she could hear it. “Your eyes are bloodshot, and I know it’s not because Finn kept you up all night in that tent. You’ve been crying. You offered to watch Presley instead of spending another romantic night alone with Finn, and I can only guess that’s because you’re afraid to be alone with him for some reason. Your smiles have all been forced and you are a terrible liar. By the way, that might hurt your career as a lawyer.”
Laughing, I stood. “Honestly, I’m fine. I had a bit of a falling-out with my father, but it will be fine.”
She narrowed her brows. “You’re sure?”
Taking her hand in mine, I gave it a squeeze. “I’m sure.”
“So, you’re telling me that I read all of this wrong.”
I nodded. “Totally read it wrong. I know Finn mentioned wanting to spend more time with Presley, and I thought it would be a good thing for everyone. For you and Preston to have some alone time, and for Finn and me to visit with Presley.”
A wide smile crossed her face. “You know, I’ve never seen Finn with a girlfriend before. Preston was talking about it this morning. He said Finn is head over heels in love with you.”
Keep it together, Rory. Keep it together.
“I feel the same way about him. He’s opened my eyes to so many things. I’ve learned to enjoy life and not let it revolve around work.”
“That’s good! I don’t want to jinx anything, but I sure would love having you as a sister-in-law.”
Tears built in my eyes, and I quickly looked away.
“I’m sorry. Maybe I shouldn’t have said that.”
Forcing myself to get my composure together, I grinned. I was never going to make it through the rest of the weekend if I didn’t get a handle on my emotions. “It’s okay. I would love that too, Harmony. I really would. I know Finn and I haven’t been together for very long, but I love him. I love him so much, and that scares me for so many different reasons.”
Harmony laced her arm around mine and guided us back toward the house. “You know, when I first started to date Preston I was scared every single time he went to the station. I swear, my breathing nearly stopped until he walked back in through the door. But you have to know how that is, right? Your dad’s a firefighter.”
I stared down at the path. If only that was the main reason I was so scared. Finn was going to hate me come Monday. I’d promised him I’d never leave him. Biting on my cheek, I focused on keeping my tears at bay.
“I’ve never really been in a relationship before. I mean I have, but the feelings weren’t so…intense…like they are with Finn. The idea of losing him, for any reason, is scary.”
Harmony made a pssh sound. “You don’t have to explain that to me. I’ve never known a love like I have with Preston. He somehow makes me feel whole.”
“Yes! Like you’ve been found and you didn’t even realize you were lost.”
She let out a soft laugh. “Exactly! Sometimes when he touches me, my whole body aches, but in a good way, if that makes sense.”
I nodded. “It totally does. My father thinks Finn will end up hurting me.”
“That’s bullshit. I see the way he looks at you. Preston tells me how Finn talks nonstop about you. No way. He may have been a player at one time, but that boy only has eyes for you.”