Read Online Six Days: Book One in the SIX Series by Randileigh Kennedy - Free Book Online Page A

sincere. “I know your
parents’ divorce has been rough on you this past year,” her voice trailed off.
                “Mallory no, come on. Not this. That should be off
limits,” Johnny pleaded, running his fingers through his light brown hair.
“There has to be some kind of rule about personal stuff.”
                “I’m not asking you to forgive your dad. I know what he
did was wrong and I'm not excusing that. You can deal with that on your own
time whenever you’re ready. I just don’t want you to shut him out. He’s really
trying,” Mallory said softly.
                Johnny sat with his head in his hands.
                “My dare is that you contact him, that’s it. Nothing more than that. I’m not saying you have to hear him
out or anything. Just contact him and let him know you’re okay. That’s all he
wants from you right now,” Mallory said, dropping her folded card in the box.
"It's important, Johnny."
                “Look, I get it Mal. I know you’re just looking out for
me, and I’ll get there. It just may be awhile before I do it, that’s all,”
Johnny said, reaching for the box from Mallory.
                “You’re one of my best friends Johnny. That’s the point
of this. We’re just trying to encourage each other to do something good for
ourselves that we may not see on our own,” Mallory said shrugging. “We’ve all
known your dad for years, Johnny, he is a good dad. Clearly not an exemplary
husband, but you know you were the world to him.”
                “I know. Thanks Mal,” Johnny said quietly, placing the
box in his lap. “Well, I am more than happy to change the subject, that’s for
sure. I have Meg, and I think she’s going to punch me for this one.” Johnny’s
tone finally perked up a bit. “Meg, I dare you not to sleep with anyone for a
consecutive three month period,” Johnny said, smirking.
                My mouth dropped open and I was sure the circle would
become awkward. Just then, Megan stood up and punched Johnny in the arm.
                “Hey, it’s for your own good,” Johnny taunted. “Look, we
all know you’re the wild one who likes to have fun. But then you’re always
sobbing to Mallory about your disappointment with every guy you meet. I’m not
saying you need to go out and fall in love with someone. I just think a little
time without all that drama, maybe a little self-reflection, anticipation, I
think it could be really good for you,” Johnny’s voice sounded sincere.
                “I’ll think about it,” Megan said with a smirk.
                “Too late. It’s in the box,”
Johnny replied. He theatrically dropped the card he wrote Megan’s dare on into
the wooden box and Mallory giggled.
                “Damn, give me the box,” Megan said, reaching out her
arm. “You realize I’m going to get you back for that one the next time I pull
your name, right?” Megan teased.
                I looked over at Griffin, a little surprised to see him
looking at me through the firelight. I smiled, and he smiled back.
                “Moving on,” Megan stated, pretending to be annoyed with
Johnny, “I have Steve.” The group turned their attention towards Steve, who was
in the process of guzzling down the last of his beer.
                “I am daring you to run a half marathon with me,” Megan
said, looking at Steve with a serious expression.
                “Are you kidding me? Run? Where did that come from?”
Steve asked, sounding exasperated.
                “Well, you’re always sitting around drinking beer and
complaining you’re wasting your own time. So, it’ll be good to give you
something to do, and it’ll be good for you,” Megan said raising an eyebrow.
“You’re not getting any younger you know. I think you’ll be happier to get this
dare now