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“Not at all. What they did to you was disgustin’, and what they planned was even worse. But you held your head high andkept yourself calm. You did what you had to do, Olson, and I’m damn proud of you.”
“You are?” she asks, her eyes filling with tears.
“Yeah, I am, Princess. If you would have let them win, I don’t know what I would have done. But you didn’t. You stood your ground.”
“Stop making me cry, Ridge. I already did my makeup.”
“I’m not makin’ you cry. I’m just tellin’ you the truth.”
“I’m glad you’re here.”
“Me too.”
We pull up to the event and all I see is cameras flashing and lights everywhere. I glance over at Olson, and she seems as calm as ever. I don’t know how because that shit is making me nervous. I shift in my seat, and Olson slides her hand over to cover mine.
“It’s okay. The first time is scary. They are all in your face all the time. It’s just pictures, nothing to worry about.”
“And you’re not worried about the world seein’ you with me?” I ask. She laughs, and it’s so fucking good to hear her do it.
“No! Why would I be?”
“I’m just a biker, darlin’. I’m not anything special,” I remind her.
“You are special, Ridge. You’re special to me,” I tell him.
“Am I?”
“Of course you are. You’ve been everything to me over the last few months. You’ve kept me sane. You’ve kept me safe. You’ve given me a way out and a way to cope. I don’t think you understand just how much you mean to me.”
“I’ve never had anyone besides family care about me that much. I don’t know what to say,” I tell her.
“Then don’t say anything. I’m just letting you know how I feel. And that’s it. You’ve become someone I want around. Someone I can confide in who will understand and not judge.You mean more to me than anyone else ever has, Ridge.” Fuck me. If love can come this quickly, then I love this girl. I don’t know if that’s possible. I don’t know if you can love someone that quickly, but I feel it. I feel the same fucking way about her. I don’t want to be without her. I don’t want to know what a world without Olson would be like. I’ve lived it before her, and now I can’t see living it without her.
“I don’t want to lose you, Olson. Ever. I don’t know what this thing is between us. I don’t know what it is I feel for you, but even those few days you were gone were hell. I hated not wakin’ up and havin’ you in my bed. I hated not seein’ you throughout the damn day. I hated it all. Whatever the hell this is, I need you.” She smiles, and it takes my breath away. How did I get this lucky? How did I get to have something as perfect as Olson in my life?
It’s almost time for us to exit the car, and my heart is hammering in my chest. Olson squeezes my hand as the cars move, and we pull up. The driver comes around and opens the door for her as people scream and cheer loudly. I shake my head, running my free hand through my hair. I can’t do this. This isn’t me.
“I can’t do this, Olson.”
“Yeah, you can. We just have to make it inside, and it will calm down,” she tells me.
“That’s a lot of eyes on us.”
“I know it is. You got this, Ridge.” With that, I take a deep breath and climb out of the car, turning and offering my hand to her. She slides her hand in mine and climbs out before we start walking. Lights flash, nearly blinding me, but I keep moving next to her. People scream her name as we make our way toward the door. I wish the door were closer than it was, but I can do this. I can do anything with this woman next to me.
We finally make our way inside, and I spin her around, pulling her against me. She looks up as her lips part, and I lean down and kiss her. More lights go off, and the camera flashes. I know this is going to be everywhere by tomorrow, and I can’t seem to give a shit. I got my girl.
“Happy New Year, Olson.”
“Happy New Year, Ridge. Now let’s get this over with so we can go home.” That’s the best thing I’ve heard in a long time.
