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“We’re a right a pair, huh?”
She’s silent and then says, “I’m sorry.” Moving closer, she adds, “More than anything, I wanted you there today with my family—”
“I was there.” She covers my mouth with her hand.
“Alone.”
Moving her hand away, I admit, “I was there Andie. That’s what matters.” I offer a wry smile. “I’d planned on kissing the hell out of you after the ceremony for all to see. That didn’t work out as planned.”
“It didn’t, but I got the guy in the end, and you got the girl.”
“I sure like the sound of that.” I grab her hips and lift her astride me. “I think we need to have make up sex now.” I raise a brow. “Do you agree?”
“Hell, yes!”
27
Andie
Feeling a blush creeping into my cheeks, I let Sawyer lead me across the crowded restaurant to where my family awaits...and to my surprise, Pattie as well.
“I had no idea that she was here.”
“I’m so glad, Sawyer. She kinda got my head out of my ass. We owe her a lot.”
“I’d rather have my head buried—”
I smack him in the stomach and laugh at the amusement shining in his eyes when he turns back to look at me.
“You walked right into that one.”
“What one?” Diego asks.
“Nothing.” I grin and return his embrace. “I can’t believe everyone came out here for me.”
Diego leans in and kisses my cheek. “Where else would we all be on your graduation?” He kisses me again and releases me to my mom.
It seems to take forever to greet everyone because the whole De La Fuente family is here and it warms my heart. I end up sitting with Sawyer on my left and Violet to my right. Blake is sitting opposite, next to his sister, Felicity, and it’s blatantly obvious that he’s avoiding looking at Violet as though his life depends on it.
“Violet,” I whisper, “what’s with him?” She stares and blinks away tears, but more come. “Let’s go to the restroom,” I suggest.
Standing, I quickly whisper into Sawyer’s ear, “I’ll be back soon.” He glances between us and seems to understand why. I kiss him on the lips and take Violet’s hand, tugging her with me.
As soon as we’re behind the closed door of the restroom, I turn to Violet. “Please tell me why you’re so upset.”
“He’s told me,” she catches her breath and struggles to get herself under control, “that he thinks I should accept, Deacon.” She starts crying so I shove some tissues into her hands.
I have no clue who Deacon is or why Blake would suggest such a thing when it’s obvious to everyone but them that they belong together, not with other people.
After a few minutes Violet swipes at her eyes and tells me, “Deacon is with the Great Falls police department. He hasn’t been there long.” She shrugs. “He’s a nice guy and has asked me out once or twice.”
She looks so sad as I place my arm around her shoulders. “And Blake suggested you date Deacon, when Blake is the one you want?”
“Am I stupid waiting for Blake to get it together?” Her head drops to my shoulder. “I’m so mad with him, Andie. In fact, I’m so mad that I am going to go out with Deacon.” She smiles and moves over to the mirror where she splashes water onto her face.
“Are you sure?” I hesitate because I’m not sure her going out with someone else is the wisest decision.
“Deacon is a nice guy. Blake obviously thinks so.” She grabs tissues from the dispenser, her anger clear. “He suggested it so he can’t complain to anyone about me dating Deacon, right?”
