Page 17 of Give Me Forever Love

We kiss.

We touch.

We feel.

He told me I should get out while I can. I laugh to myself.

Stupid boy.

I was gone the minute I walked into Red.

I couldn’t stop thinking about him even then.

And now, look how deep I am. I’m swimming in dark water, struggling to find the surface.

My eyes go out to the high-rise buildings surrounding me. I rest my head back, crossing my ankles. Barefoot and tired, I let my mind wander to how my future might be as I look at the sun shimmering on the windows.

Will I live here forever?

I love the city. I love the hustle and bustle, and the convenience of it. There’s nothing you can’t get hand-delivered. I love that everyone is always walking here and there and dressed like they have somewhere important to be.

I grew up with none of this, in an empty field, surrounded by loneliness in a house filled with dread.

I inhale deeply, holding on to my cell, like it’s my lifeline. The only thing connecting me to Bryce. No matter how mad I am at him, I can’t shut off love.

Crazy how he’s the center of my world now. How much things have changed in my life? And the fact of the matter is, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I need him, like the city needs people to thrive. I want him, like the sun burns. No matter what happens with all of this, I will wait for him.

I will forever wait.

My eyes close as my mind drifts farther, until finally sleep gifts me a moment of peace.

Chapter Six

Kathrine

I’m shaken awake and jolt when I see Mary leaning over me. I scrub down my face and look around. I fell asleep. I blink and sit up, feeling the sting on my skin from the sun.

“What’s going on?” I ask, my voice sounding thick with sleep.

“The lawyer called. Bryce’s hearing is in a little over an hour.”

“How long have I been asleep?” I grab my phone and see it’s almost lunch.

“A few hours. You needed it.” She gives me a sympathetic look.

I rub my eyes. “I could have used more.”

“Maybe Bryce will come home today and you both can get some rest.”

“Yeah,” I say. “But for how long?”

She sighs. “Unfortunately, there’s no way of knowing that. He got himself into a real mess here.”

“Have y’all spoken to Jace?”

“No. Still nothing.”

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