Page 54 of Sacrifice Bunt

‘Shit or get off the pot’, as she’d heard Hannah’s dad say more than once.

She gathered her things, packing as quickly as possible. The drive to the airport was strained, the tension from them both palpable. When he pulled up to the drop-off, she got out of his car and turned to look at him one last time. There was a part of her that was scared shitless that this was the last time she’d ever see him.

He might want her but how long was he willing to put up with her neurotic issues and indecision?

Chapter 13

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Zara

She didn’t go home.

Instead, she went to Arizona. Celia lived there and she knew that Hannah was there visiting. While the other ladies in Valley Falls had become her friends, Celia and Hannah were her two best friends, and she needed them now more than ever. It was just luck that Hannah had flown out that morning to visit with Celia for a few days.

When the plane landed and she turned her phone back on, she saw a dozen messages. None were from Noah, and that made her heart sink. Had he given up on her already?

Several were from Hannah and Celia giving her support until she could arrive, but it was the one from Heath that had her pausing.

Heath:

Are you okay? A little bird, and by little bird, I mean Noah, told me you were in town, but left quickly. He’s worried about you. Do I need to go beat him up? Because I will.

Zara laughed even though she felt like crying.

Zara:

Noah didn’t do anything. It’s all me and my fucked up heart. He could probably use a friend right about now, if you’re available. I’m in Arizona, hoping a good dose of friendship will fix me.

Heath:

You’re not broken. If you ask me, you might be the most stable person I know.

Zara:

If only that were true. Take care of him for me.

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