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as hell hope she was worth it. Watching him walk out that door did nothing but boost my confidence.
     
    “I’m going to try to relax before work tomorrow. I have a feeling Brad’s not going to leave me alone and I just want to try and have peace.”
     
    “Alright, if you get hungry let me know and we can whip something up. By the way, I wanted to tell you thank you for going last night. It meant a lot to me having you there and I’m so proud of you. One step at a time Hope, you can do it. I love you, you’re the bestest best friend ever.” I smile as she walks out closing the door behind her.
     
    I close my eyes as I lay on the bed and I think back to a time when I thought my life was turning out to be so perfect.
     
    “You sure you don’t want to come with me tonight Hope? Sexy cowboys everywhere, come on!” Karlee has her pouty lip out that she knows I can’t resist to save my life. I hate to tell her no especially since she’s so excited but it’s mine and Brad’s anniversary and he said he had this whole date thing planned.
     
    “You know I want to but it’s my anniversary. He’ll flip a lid.”
     
    “Oh well, celebrate tomorrow. I’m your sister. I’m bloo,d so I’m more important.”
     
    Brad knocked before walking in, making a face at Karlee’s Breaking Benjamin cd that was in her stereo. “That shit is nothing but noise, how can you listen to it? You ready to go Hope?”
     
    Karlee scowled at him behind his back but smiled as soon as he turned around. “Brad, can we please celebrate tomorrow? Karlee bought this ticket for me and I really want to go with her.”
     
    He lets out a sigh, I know he’s aggravated but his answer surprises me. “Yeah, that’s fine. We can celebrate tomorrow.”
     
    Karlee squeals pulling him in for a hug. He doesn’t return her hug but he chuckles as he pulls away and walks out the room.
     
    I walked out the room right behind Brad thrilled that I was getting to go to the rodeo with Karlee. I blink back a tear at the memory. I don’t even want to think about how he proposed to me. I want him to have never existed. I don’t want to think about Karlee being dead because that means I have to hear the metal of the car crashing against the tree all over again and it’s one sound my ears never want to hear again.
     
    I’m brought back to reality when my phone rings and Wesley’s name pops up. I look next to me and Karlee is gone. Damn. My heart flutters as I fumble to answer. “Hello?”
     
    “Hi, sweetheart.”
     
    “Hi,” I reply timidly. How in the hell can I be timid?
     
    “I miss seeing you.”
     
    “You don’t know me. How can you miss me?”
     
    “I know what I need to know. I know how you made me feel and I miss you.” Oh my, I’m blushing and I’m pretty glad he can’t see it. I want to tell him I miss him too but I dismiss it by changing the subject.
     
    “How’s your day?”
     
    “Miserable. I want to see you again. At least tell me you’re having a good day sweetheart.”
     
    I sigh as I answer, “Its better now.”
     
    “What’s wrong?” He asks genuinely. Why does this perfect guy have to be far away?
     
    “My ex tried to come over and talk.” I groan just thinking about Brad being in this room earlier.
     
    “Oh, are you ok?”
     
    “I’m fine, it was just a talk and it’s over now. I just wasn’t quite expecting it that’s all. Enough about me, how’s your day?”
     
    “It’s been pretty quiet, I can’t complain. I’ll be thinking of you while I ride tonight. I wish you could be there.”
     
    “Me too.” I can’t believe I just admitted that to him but it’s true. Watching him ride was one of the most exhilarating things I’ve ever seen.
     
    “Can I tell you something?” I’m silent giving him the go ahead. “I know you briefly told me about your ex, but Amber told me about him too and she basically threatened my life if I hurt you. But I want you to know, I would never hurt