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I’ve been lostin my head since Lynn sang that song. I hate that she thinks she doesn’t deserve me. How can she believe she’s going to lose me?
My heart beats for her. I can’t see my life without her. I haven’t been able to keep my hands off her, but not just because of the physical connection. Bringing Lynn pleasure makes my soul feel free.
It’s like I’m living for the first time. She’s blooming into her own as well. It’s phenomenal to watch.
However, I can’t ignore the things she sang. I heard her words when she tried to reassure me that it was just a song, but I’ve known her too long to believe that’s all there is to it. When I have her alone, we can talk some more about it.
If not for the other two songs she sang, once they called her back up for more, I would have pressed her. Hearing her sing happily soothed my rising concern a bit. Those songs were just as beautiful as the first, making my chest swell with pride.
“This has been good for her,” Tom says as he comes over and takes a seat next to me.
Lynn went to the restroom with Maggie and Elsie. I’m glad the girls have taken her into their circle. The others haven’t been as welcoming.
I’ve been annoyed with them, but so has everyone else. Corinne has been the worst of them. I have a feeling I know why. I had been dating her cousin while away at school. Things didn’t work out between us.
Brooke never liked Corinne’s cousin. I honestly think she befriended Corinne to keep an eye on her cousin. My best friend always had my back.
I smile at the thought and look at Tom. “Yeah, it’s been real good for her. She’s writing and I think she’s beginning to feel like herself again.”
“You two are great together. Who knew? I’m so used to you guys fussing. It’s been weird to see y’all all in love.”
I scoff. “Don’t jinx it. We haven’t had a tiff since we’ve been here. I think that’s a record.”
“It is.” Tom chuckles. “You look happier than I’ve seen you in a long time. That song… you told her you love her, right?” Tom asks while searching my face. I’m sure he’s not the only one who caught that and wanted to know. I’m not going to shy away from my feelings for Lynn.
I wouldn’t have said it if I didn’t mean it. They can all take that however they like. It’s not going to change how I feel.
“Yeah, I did and I do. Life is too short to hold in things like that. I can think of a million things I wish I’d told Brooke and she was just a friend. I couldn’t imagine holding back from Lynn.”
I take a sip of my beer and glance around for Lynn. Not seeing her yet, I turn back to Tom. He has this look on his face as if he wants to ask me a question but isn’t sure if he should.
“What’s going on in your head?” I ask.
“Cliff. Is he going to be all right?”
“She was his girlfriend. He was planning to propose. He was in Dallas with his daddy to pick out a ring that day. Moses was finally coming around to the idea.
“He’s broken. Angry with himself for not letting her know he was committed to coming on this trip for her and angry that they didn’t get more time. Most of all, he’s angry he wasn’t there that night.”
“I thought his plan was genius. Surprising her here during the first week so he could propose in Paris. I get why he kept telling her he wouldn’t come.
“It’s not like it was unbelievable that he wouldn’t want to. Cliff is Cliff. If he never leaves Texas, I wouldn’t be surprised.
“Once he got here, that was going to blow her mind. The perfect romantic gesture. He shouldn’t be too hard on himself,” Tom murmurs.
“I know, but that’s gutting him now. That she died thinking he didn’t want to be here with her. That she’ll never see the ring. He’s in bad shape.”
“I feel sorry for him. I hope that if I ever fall in love, I can protect her until we take our last breath together.”
I smile at that thought. That’s exactly why I want to go to New York with Lynn. I want to keep her safe. In a few years, we’ll settle down and get married, but as long as she’s pursuing her career, I want to look out for her.
I’ll figure the rest out. The more I think about it, the more it feels like the right thing to do. I’d walk to the ends of the earth for that girl.
“I couldn’t imagine going through what he’s going through. It took so long for her to get her daddy to approve of her dating anyone,” I say.
“She was in love with Cliff for years.”
“Don’t I know it. She refused to date him until she tested the waters with guys she didn’t even like, but Cliff only had eyes for her. He would have died waiting if he had to.”
