Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

I chuckled. "Brandon, I've made myself clear. Since we have different goals, let's call it off, then."

"But don't you need a boyfriend?" Brandon pressed.

"Yes, I do, but I can't handle a military guy like you. I'll figure something else out."

My response seemed to darken his gaze even more.

I half-expected him to protest or compromise, but he surprised me by saying nothing at all. I had overestimated myself.

"Well, then, I'm sorry for overstepping," I said.

Turning away, I hurried into my car as though eager to escape the scene.

It wasn't until I was sure Brandon couldn't see me that I finally stopped the car. After taking a deep breath, I regretted the reckless impulsiveness of last night's drinks.

I should have asked Derick to pretend to be my boyfriend instead of getting involved with Brandon.

But it was too late for regrets now.

a flower shop,

anniversaries of their passing, I rarely visited

and my parents. So,

I noticed a bouquet by the tombstone. Its

my parents' passing, and besides Zack and

to pay their respects? If they had, why hadn't Bree mentioned

everything going on with Chris now, perhaps Bree had simply forgotten

withered flowers

the tombstone, my heart ached, yet I managed to smile. "Mom, Dad, have you missed me? I've been dreaming of

broke up. I'm sorry I couldn't fulfill your and

promise you arranged, I think you just wanted me to

...

grave, I poured out my heart for over

realized how much time had passed when

throw them away. I noticed

came to mourn my parents, we always brought