down the soft flesh on her neck. Everything about this woman drives me to a place I’ve never been before.
And fuck me if it’s not the best feeling I have ever felt. I just wish she felt it too.
Chapter 7
Chelsea
An hour has gone by since I last felt Derek’s touch on my hand. I was ready to spill everything just because I know that I am ripping his heart out. My only problem is that he is right. I do feel more for him than I am letting on and it kills me that I cannot act on my feelings. Not when I have so much buried inside of me and the promise that I made to Bryce.
I manage to busy myself with moving trays and rearranging platters from one spot to another just to keep my mind on something other than Derek’s constant stare on me. I feel his gaze on me no matter where I walk or what I do. It’s unnerving to say the least, but I have to admit that it feels good to have his eyes only on me.
This room is filled with major league baseball players and the gorgeous women that are in their lives. Any minute Alli and Shane will arrive and she has no idea any of us are here. I’d be lying if I wasn’t the tiniest bit jealous of everything she has and everything that is coming her way.
“Okay, I just received a text from Shane. We have to turn the lights off in the room.” Bob says from where he’s standing by the door.
Suddenly, the lights go out and the room fills with nothing but the glow from the moon. It’s quiet except for the shuffling of feet as everyone tries to get a clear view of the field. No one wants to miss what Shane has in store for Alli.
Minutes go by when finally, we all see a flicker of light at the far end of the field. You can see everyone shift their heads to face the two individuals that this night is meant to be about. The light is so small and it’s clear that it’s probably the light from Shane’s cell phone. It doesn’t appear that they are actually on the field yet though. Maybe walking down a flight of steps before they finally come to a halt at the lower railing.
Another minute goes by and it is so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. As much work that Bob, Judith, Derek and I have put into this evening, Shane has kept some of the nights event a secret even from us. I am so happy for the both of them. I just wish I was in a better frame of mind to fully enjoy the night.
A glare so bright nearly blinds us all as lights flash from below. I knew Shane had something spectacular up his sleeve, but even this blows me away. All of us, for that matter.
The jumbo-tron at the opposite end of the field turns on with the glare of bright shining words, “The first part of my wish came true.” The words fade away as another set of words come into view. “Please help me make my second wish come true. WILL YOU MARRY ME?” In big bold, bright shiny letters.
Suddenly, the field lights turn on and a stage below the jumbo-tron comes into play. How had I not seen them set it up is beyond me. I’ve been in this room for nearly an hour and a half and not once did I hear people setting up a stage. I guess I was just too busy trying to block out all that is going on in my head to notice what was going on around me.
A band starts playing a song that is all too familiar. It’s James Blunt. It’s one of Alli’s favorite bands.
They’re singing, You’re Beautiful.
The loud noise of aww’s and oh’s going on in this room is unbelievable. The women are clapping and hugging one another while the men high-five and slap each other on the backs.
We can all now see Shane and Alli clear as day. Her arms are wrapped tightly around Shane’s neck. The music plays as we all see Shane pick up Alli and swing her around in a circle, her legs dangling in the air.
My eyes are glued on the beautiful sight of someone else being so happy. Suddenly, the feel of fingers run gently along my cheeks. I turn my head to see Derek standing next to me. He’s wiping away the tears I hadn’t
And fuck me if it’s not the best feeling I have ever felt. I just wish she felt it too.
Chapter 7
Chelsea
An hour has gone by since I last felt Derek’s touch on my hand. I was ready to spill everything just because I know that I am ripping his heart out. My only problem is that he is right. I do feel more for him than I am letting on and it kills me that I cannot act on my feelings. Not when I have so much buried inside of me and the promise that I made to Bryce.
I manage to busy myself with moving trays and rearranging platters from one spot to another just to keep my mind on something other than Derek’s constant stare on me. I feel his gaze on me no matter where I walk or what I do. It’s unnerving to say the least, but I have to admit that it feels good to have his eyes only on me.
This room is filled with major league baseball players and the gorgeous women that are in their lives. Any minute Alli and Shane will arrive and she has no idea any of us are here. I’d be lying if I wasn’t the tiniest bit jealous of everything she has and everything that is coming her way.
“Okay, I just received a text from Shane. We have to turn the lights off in the room.” Bob says from where he’s standing by the door.
Suddenly, the lights go out and the room fills with nothing but the glow from the moon. It’s quiet except for the shuffling of feet as everyone tries to get a clear view of the field. No one wants to miss what Shane has in store for Alli.
Minutes go by when finally, we all see a flicker of light at the far end of the field. You can see everyone shift their heads to face the two individuals that this night is meant to be about. The light is so small and it’s clear that it’s probably the light from Shane’s cell phone. It doesn’t appear that they are actually on the field yet though. Maybe walking down a flight of steps before they finally come to a halt at the lower railing.
Another minute goes by and it is so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. As much work that Bob, Judith, Derek and I have put into this evening, Shane has kept some of the nights event a secret even from us. I am so happy for the both of them. I just wish I was in a better frame of mind to fully enjoy the night.
A glare so bright nearly blinds us all as lights flash from below. I knew Shane had something spectacular up his sleeve, but even this blows me away. All of us, for that matter.
The jumbo-tron at the opposite end of the field turns on with the glare of bright shining words, “The first part of my wish came true.” The words fade away as another set of words come into view. “Please help me make my second wish come true. WILL YOU MARRY ME?” In big bold, bright shiny letters.
Suddenly, the field lights turn on and a stage below the jumbo-tron comes into play. How had I not seen them set it up is beyond me. I’ve been in this room for nearly an hour and a half and not once did I hear people setting up a stage. I guess I was just too busy trying to block out all that is going on in my head to notice what was going on around me.
A band starts playing a song that is all too familiar. It’s James Blunt. It’s one of Alli’s favorite bands.
They’re singing, You’re Beautiful.
The loud noise of aww’s and oh’s going on in this room is unbelievable. The women are clapping and hugging one another while the men high-five and slap each other on the backs.
We can all now see Shane and Alli clear as day. Her arms are wrapped tightly around Shane’s neck. The music plays as we all see Shane pick up Alli and swing her around in a circle, her legs dangling in the air.
My eyes are glued on the beautiful sight of someone else being so happy. Suddenly, the feel of fingers run gently along my cheeks. I turn my head to see Derek standing next to me. He’s wiping away the tears I hadn’t
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