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"Did you tell him no?"

"I tried but he wouldn't take no for an answer."

"But you don't any have money to give him. Did you tell him that?"

"Yeah, but I actually might have some. I just don't know how much."

"What are you talking about?"

"I'll tell you when I get home. Stay there, okay?" I take a breath, my heart still pounding from the fear that I might lose everything I've worked for. "I need you, Taylor. I need you more than anything."

"I'll be right here."

Stepping on the gas, I speed all the way back to the house.

When I told Taylor I needed her I wasn't talking about sex. I was talking about being with her. Holding her in my arms. She's the only person in the world who can make me feel better.

I start to calm down, realizing that no matter what happens, if I still have Taylor, I'll be okay.

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