Broken Dreams Stories

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Shattered Girl

Chapter 34

I stared at Patrick in horror when he handed me his phone. “Ummm, I don’t want to talk to him; he will be grumpy.” I pleaded, trying to push the phone back at Patrick.

“Sorry, love. I told you I would do anything for you except save you when you’re in trouble with Josh or Mike. Now talk to him.” He reached over and hit the green accept button before I could react, and Jesh’s growly volce came through the speakers.

Great, I thought, now I have to listen to him scold me in surround sound. I wanted to stick my tongue out at Patrick, but I had a feeling he would rat me out to Josh if I did. So, I just imagined myself doing it instead. It wasn’t the same, but I did feel a little better.

“Brother, please tell me you found her?” Josh’s worried voice made me feel guilty, and I stared at my lap, trying to stop the stinging in my

eyes.

Yes, I found her; she was waiting for me by the gate. She’s in the car with me right now.” Patrick reassured Josh, giving me a look that suggested if I didn’t start explaining myself to Josh immediately, he would drive my a**back to the house and let Josh have this conversation with me in person.

Taking a deep breath and still trying to stop the tears stinging my eyes, whispered, “Hi, Josh, I’m right here.” The tremble in my voice gave away my guilt about worrying him.

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with you?” Josh sighed. Are you ok? You’re not hurt, are you?” Josh sounded so worried, and my guilt felt so heavy I began to cry, taking big gulps of

then I got carried away. I’m sorry, please don’t be mad.” I don’t think either of the guys could understand what I was saying. Between my sobbing and gasping for air, I was starting to feel dizzy, and I could feel my panic beginning

are you guys at?” Josh asked, suddenly

up, so we are

I

you breathe with me? Josh asked in his calmest, most soothing voice. I was trying to follow what he was saying, but my head

back up to the house; if her breathing doesn’t slow down, she’s going to pass out.” I was fighting my brain to stay conscious, but I could feel myself losing the

car into park, and Josh and Drew inmediately began moving toward

my hands were freezing; I sucked in a deep breath and tried to get away from whatever was freezing my hands. Strong arms were wrapped around me, and Lards moved back and forth like I was sitting in a swing. Whoever held me applied steady, firm pressure to my arms and back. Slowly, the ‘numb feeling in my brain began to fade, and things started to come back into focus. I was cradled in Drew’s arms; he was the one who applied the steady pressure. Josh had one of my hands pressed to his chest so I could feel his slow breathing: Jake knelt by my side, holding my other hand, several half-melted ice cubes in a

Drew sighed and rested his head against the top of mine while the twins

fast, but I’m falling for all of you so hard; I hate that you are always lett to pick up the pieces.” I sigh sadly and let

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Chapter 34

I fell for you the first day I saw you in the hospital. When you put Dad in his place, I knew you were the one for us.” Jake smiled sweetly, bringing my

fell for you the first night you were home with us; you fell asleep on my chest while watching a movie. I could picture us spending the rest of our lives like that.” Josh said, running his thumb across my