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Time is there until it’s not
Talk about a twist of plot
I once was all that you got
Now all that’s left to do is rot
No take backs
You made your choice
It was like I never had a voice
Lies and misery so bittersweet
You made your bed now take a seat.
Time is there until it’s not
Talk about a twist of plot
I once was all that you got
Now all that’s left to do is rot
Now I've found a place that I belong
I’m happy now we've made a home
I wish you could have come along
But you’re the ones that chose wrong.
Jase
I stand back and listen to Cara pour her heart out over the mic. The heartbreak and betrayal that she conveys through these lyrics have my eyes filling with emotion. We really truly broke her. But I can see that she’s become stronger from it. Does that make what happened right? Hell no! East comes over to me and nudges my shoulder.
“You should go talk to her, man. It’s too late for me. But you still have a life to live. Don’t waste it.” He squeezes my shoulder then moves off into the crowd. Probably hoping to get a closer view of Cara. I would, but I already saw her tonight. Got to hold her in my arms. Blond hair catches my eye and Lay and Memphis are kissing off stage. My eyebrows rise but when he pulls back and smiles I know he’s found love. And though it rips my heart out. I’m happy for them.
Thirty
Easton
I sit around the huge table and try not to have a permanent scowl on my face. I have to do this. I couldn't give a fuck about my dad, but Jase and Lay? I would do anything for them. Even though Lay is no longer around and he seems happy and healthy with Memphis and Cara, he is still my family. He always will be.
“Are you listening to me!” Penny snaps, and I nod my head even though I don’t have a clue what she said. I still can’t stop thinking of Cara and her blue eyes shining from under the lights, as she sang her heart out on stage last night. The impromptu concert they pulled off was a surprise for everyone. But seeing her again… It’s making what I have to do tonight so much harder.
“I need to take a piss.” I hand her my drink and leave the room, ignoring the pointed glares she and my dad are shooting at the back of my skull. I storm down the hall and into the bathroom. I just need a minute. One minute to get my thoughts back in the game. To get Carson Star Matthews from my head. But fuck, her body, her new curves from the pregnancy that she tried to hide last night but I knew. Her tits alone went up three sizes. I heard whispers about her getting a boob job now that she’s famous, but I know it’s from the baby. I wonder if it’s a girl or boy. I wonder if it will have Jase’s laugh, Lay’s eyes, Connor’s nose, or the shape of Xavier’s eyes.
I splash some water on my face and take a deep breath. “Five minutes, East. You have five minutes to think of her. Then you have to go out there and propose to that demon spawn.” I pull out my phone and risk calling her. I doubt she will answer but I just need to hear her voice. It rings a moment then answers.
“Hello,”her soft tone, brings shivers down my spine.“I’ve been waiting for your call.”She sighs, then clears her throat.“Don’t do it, East. I know things are up in the air between us...but don’t marry her.”
I freeze and choke out the words I have been dying to say to her from the day she straddled me in the library. “It was all a lie, Cara. I never wanted to be with her. It was always you. Is still you. I shouldn’t have called...I just wanted to say goodbye and tell you… You are and will always be my one. I’m sorry I fucked everything up.”
A soft cry sounds from the other line and she whimpers.“Please don’t say goodbye. This is not goodbye. This is just the beginning. Our story isn’t done yet, Easton Hawthorne. We have a lot to work through…but I’ll be here when you’re ready. I hope you don’t take too long.”
I wipe my eye from a tear that has fallen. How could she say these things to me after everything I have done? After all the lies. The bullshit.
