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River Barlowe is kind, beautiful, and smart. She has a childhood best friend, Zach Grey, who happens to be a sexy, smart, rich, well fit guy. He has a secret though, he's been in love with her since elementary. They just graduated from high school and are off to the same College along with two other friends. Unfortunately, their friendship will face challenges the moment they step foot on the college campus. A frat party takes place two days before classes start. All newcomers are welcome. Well of course they are, because we all know what happens to fresh meat…they become bait for hungry, cute, horny predators. River is peer pressured by her friends to go. There she will encounter a gorgeous football player, Alec Madden. A boy who captures her attention and becomes Zach's nightmare. Will their friendship withstand the bumps in the road? Will River fall for the pretty playboy or will she realize that love was the boy who stood with her all those years? She has a decision to make, one that won’t be easy, but one that will seal her destiny. ***Standalone Book***
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RIVER Chapter 51
River“Okay, we’re all here! What’s going on, River? I mean don’t get us wrong, we are super happy that you got your man and y’all are together, but why did ya want all of us together here on iChat?” Erica questioned.I sent them a group message earlier to get on iChat. It was late, but this news couldn’t wait. I mean, I could have done a video chat, but I wanted a perfect view of their faces. Front row tickets of their genuine expressions when they heard the news of us getting married.Alec came up behind me, wrapped his arm around my neck, and kissed my cheek. “Hey guys, thanks for getting on here on short notice. I appreciate you guys making time for this sudden meeting. I’m sure y’all were busy but we have some news we want to share with you.”Zach cocked an eyebrow. Jaylen looked puzzled. Jason was waiting for us to speak. Erica and Delilah were both wearing a smile.“Okay, spill,” Erica said impatiently.I lifted my hand to the camera and showed them the ring. Everyone's jaw drop
RIVER Chapter 50
RiverI can’t believe I’m here! The most magical place a girl could be at, a dream come true– Disneyland. I should add Disney World to my bucket list after this. Any girl who’s watched all the Disney princess movies should understand this feeling inside. Since I was a little girl, my all-time favorite movie was Ariel, but I also loved Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella.“Ouch!” I squealed. I pinched myself on the arm as I stood in front of Cinderella’s castle, earning me a puzzled look from Alec. He shook his head and I rolled my eyes, he wouldn’t understand. We came early in the morning to walk through at least two parks. I wore this cute dusty pink oversized jogger set. Alec kept trying to cover my stomach from guys who couldn’t keep their eyes off me. My cropped matching color hoodie was too short for his liking. I mean I don’t understand what the big deal was, I looked cute and it was perfect for the weather.I even wore my white Adidas with matching color stripes to my outfit. My h
RIVER Chapter 49
AlecRiver and I spent the whole weekend together, sightseeing. I mostly wanted her to see the beach and take her to the Santa Monica pier. We also spent two nights alone in a hotel, indulging in our bodies and orgasms. It all felt like a dream, a dream I was scared to wake up from.The thought of her returning home was heavy on my heart. How would I survive the next few months without her? That was going to be hard.At night while she slept in my arms, I thought about the comment I made outside the restaurant at the guy snapping our picture. I told him she would be my wife and I meant that.Then it hit me! What if I make her my wife? What if before she leaves, we go to Las Vegas and get married? I mean we didn’t have to go far, a courthouse would do, but it would be perfect. There was no doubt in every inch of my body that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her.She was a done deal, the one who captured and owned my heart. I knew she felt the same way, so why wait? We are not
RIVER Chapter 48
RiverI’ve spent most of my life in loneliness as a teenager– in the sense of never having a boyfriend. I’d watch my friends enjoy hugs from behind, stolen kisses, saying I love you, gifts, flowers, etcetera.I never had the pleasure of having a fling, flirted with, cuddles, courtship, romance, or a connection with the opposite sex. No, I was a lonely girl with a best friend who pretty much–taco blocked me from the boys at school. Yes, I said ‘taco block’ or would you prefer me to say ‘clitorference’? I giggled at the thought of ways to say what guys usually say when someone you know…penis blocks them, but for girls.I know for sure I wasn’t the only teenager who missed out on lust, desire, being wanted, being needed, you know…the pre-eighteen bliss of it all. Not everyone gets lucky to experience teenage lust and I very much wished for it.Never thought that I’d find true love in college. Sure, I almost ruined it with my decisions, but isn’t that how human nature works? We always thi
RIVER Chapter 47
RiverI woke up that morning at 8:09 feeling refreshed. After a few sleepless nights feeling antsy, I finally slept well and through the night, in his bed. I felt closer to him than ever. ‘Just one more day’, I told myself.A fast frantic knocking at the door startled me. “RIVER! RIVER!” It was Trisha and she sounded distressed.“Yes!” I yelled back “I’m up–”She opened the door quickly, “I’m so sorry, River, but he’s here!! Alec is here! He’s about to– dammit, he’s outside!” I sat there with my mouth agape at what she just said.“What! How!?” I questioned.“I don’t know but I think it was Brice’s phone call. I swear—OH CRAP! OH CRAP! He’s coming in, I’ll stall him for you!” She rushed out, slamming the door.I sprint so fast to the restroom to check myself in the mirror. I quickly brushed my teeth assuring myself Trisha would stall him for a bit, but I was wrong. Three minutes was all I had when I heard footsteps getting closer to his room. I quietly ran to the middle of his room an
RIVER Chapter 46
RiverOh, my Lord! This nutcase gave me an earful on having first dibs being the Godfather, to my first child–that doesn’t exist. Zach freaking made me promise. Promise! He said, “You better hope you have twins because that chic and I are going to have problems fighting over your kid, babe!” I sneered.Seriously!? I’m on my way to get the love of my life, surprising him with my full recovery, and he’s talking about this. The only good thing I was getting out of this conversation was calming my anxiety.I blew out my cheeks in frustration. “Can we discuss that when the time comes? I don’t want you or Erica fighting over something that we don’t know will happen.” I grumbled.“It will happen! Alec loves you, babe, did we not establish that already!?” He looked serious, reminding me of our last conversation. “Fine,” He continued, “Don’t think I’ll forget and by the way, everything will be okay, babe, don’t worry. Alec will be beyond happy to see you there.” He grinned and reached for my l
RIVER Chapter 45
RiverCounting down the days is one of the worst things someone can do when you are anxiously waiting for a certain day to come. There were two days left for our Winter Break and I was very impatient, I think everyone noticed and wondered why.After speaking with Alec’s Mom on the phone, I called Jaylen and Erica over to my place and told them about our plan. They both agreed to act like nothing had changed.I couldn’t help but be happy for them but watching them together felt like having a loose electrical live wire inside my heart in danger of sparking or arcing with inexplicable pain because I wanted what they had. In simple words, it was torture.I loved it when Jaylen talked about Alec. He said Alec messages him almost every day asking for me, checking up on me in hopes something had changed. He doesn’t know how much that makes me happy. That means he still thinks about me.Today we were all hanging out at Jaylen’s place. As much as time has passed, I still saw hurt in Zach’s eyes
RIVER Chapter 44
RiverMy favorite month was finally here. Gosh, I love everything about December. The lights, the decorations, the music, the scents, hot cocoa, everything. Of course, Jesus is the reason for the season. There is something about the holidays that brings out a nostalgic feeling in my soul.I had just come back from the gym and while I still felt energetic, I decided to decorate and clean my place for the weekend, listening to my Christmas playlist. After a while I decided to change the genre and clicked on my white heart playlist, continuing what I was doing.I felt healthier and going to the gym was helping me so much gaining my strength and muscle mass that I lost during the time I was in a coma.I grabbed my mop and bucket, dumping some Mrs. Meyers’ Apple Cider scent, and began to mop my wooden floors. I was dancing to the music when my favorite song, ‘Black Out Days’ started to play. I immediately dropped the mop running to my floor mirror. I was swaying my hips side to side sedu
RIVER Chapter 43
RiverA lump formed at the back of my throat. My best friend, now ex-boyfriend, was on his knees crying before me. I have never seen Zach sob and I silently wept with him.Now I understand why he acted so distant. Yes, all of this was a shock to me, more like something out of a drama series. I hardly felt any emotion, I mean at first, I felt anger, but not the emotion you would expect. I only felt sympathy for his mental state. I may not have any memory of what he just confessed and for now, it’s okay. I’m a compassionate girl at heart and at this very moment, all I want to do is hug him. So I knelt, “Zach,” I whispered. He shook his head vigorously, sobbing louder. “Zach, if what you say is true, it isn’t your fault. I made the decision to leave. The accident happened because of my foolish judgment. I could have stayed and argued, fighting with you instead of leaving, but I’ve always used Raven to think. I decided, no one had a gun to my head. You shouldn’t blame yourself at all, we
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