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Anna

I fucked up, guys.

My phone rings immediately, “Hey, Sky.”

“What’s going on?”

The sobs start again, and I find it hard to breathe. I can’t seem to gain control of myself to calm down. “He…hates…me…”

“Who hates you?”

“Keaton.” I can’t control the tears any longer. Huge drops fall on my phone, my lap, and the beautiful handmade quilt on the bed.

“There’s no way,” Skyla insists. “I haven’t even met the man and know he is head over heels for you. What in the world could have happened for you to think he hates you?”

“Daniel showed up.”

“Shit. I’m on my way.” The call ends, and I glance back at my phone.

Jasmine

Seems unlikely. But how?

Penny

Are you okay, Sweetie?

Jasmine

Anna? Where did you go?

Anna

Sorry guys. Sky called.

Skyla

I sure did. I will land in Kentucky soon enough and together we’re going to tackle whatever the hell is going on. Mama Sky is on the way.

Jasmine

Mama Sky?

Skyla

Don’t hate on my nickname.

Penny

Literally nobody calls you that.

Skyla

Well they really should start.

Penny

How bad is it? Do we need to book flights, too?

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