Page 38 of Our Last Chance at Forever

She got us on the interstate and I played DJ while watching the road signs, trying to figure out where we were going.

After I had made at least a dozen wrong guesses, I gave up and turned in my seat to talk to Jessica. She had been quiet and I wanted to make her feel included with my friends.

“So how are things going with you and Jordan?”

A big smile stretched across her face. “Really good.” She leaned forward in her seat, clearly excited to talk about him. “We’ve gone on a few dates now and he is so sweet. He opens doors for me, takes me out to dinner, and treats me really well. I haven’t ever liked anyone this much before.”

“Wait, are you talking about Jordan, from the shop, Jordan?” Alissa asked.

She grinned just hearing his name. “Yeah, have you met him?”

Alissa shook her head. “Not officially. He is super cute though. The first thing I noticed was those dark brown eyes.”

I turned my attention toward her. “Okay, seriously. What is going on with you and Dane?”

She shrugged. “Nothing, why?”

“I don’t know. You two have just been acting weird since we went to California.”

“I don’t want to talk about it.” She kept her eyes trained on the road.

“Just fucking tell me already. I swear, getting any info from you is like pulling teeth.”

She took a long breath. “Okay, we have been having a few problems lately.”

I nodded, wanting her to continue.

“When Dane got a glimpse of how we lived in California, he somehow convinced himself that he isn’t good enough for me, that he can’t offer me enough.”

“Well that’s stupid.” I looked at her, her face showed no emotions.

“That’s what I told him.”

“And he doesn’t believe that he is enough for you?” I grabbed a piece of gum and offered some to Sarah and Jessica.

“I guess not. I’ve tried everything to convince him, but I think he is just waiting for me to leave him.”

“Have you given him that impression?”

“No, at least, I haven’t tried to. I mean, I feel a little lost right now. I don’t have my work keeping me busy since we’ve moved here. I just need to find something to occupy my time. I guess I’ve been a little on edge too.”

I rubbed her shoulder. “You guys will figure it out,” I promised.

Many hours later we drove into Florida and we didn’t stop until we got to Hollywood. Alissa parked the car at a nice hotel and casino and we all got out. I stretched my legs while looking over the hotel. The thick, warm air washed over me, making me feel sticky.

“Are you ready to get your bachelorette party started?” Jessica asked with a full blown grin.

I nodded. “Let’s do this!”

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