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CURT POV
I don't even remember what I was going to say because walking in our direction is my living, breathing nightmare. Leena. Leena and her child. The child she became pregnant with while cheating on me. I can feel Shelby tense beside me, but I can't rip my eyes off of the harlot. Tuhe harlot that is smiling at me like I haven't spent the past year drunk over her adultery.
"Curt, it's so good to see you. I have been hoping I would eventually run into you. What are you up to," Leena asks as she parks her buggy right next to Shelby's
"Shopping," I answer while trying to act as if I am unaffected.
She nods her head while smiling at me. A smile I used to find irresistible, but now I find it fake. It is nothing like Shelby's. Shelby's smiles hold happiness, Leena's smile screams fake. How did I never notice how she uses her smile to blind me?
"I would love to catch up sometime. Maybe w
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Saving the Wilsons Curt 11
CURT POVI roll my shoulders and crack my neck as I throw my keys on my kitchen counter. The smile on my face is enormous, and I know it isn't going anywhere for a while. I just expressed myself, and the girl that I like returned my feelings. I get undressed and jump in the shower. I need to wash the diner off of me before Granddad shows up to pick me up. He hasn't relented on his rules which includes him driving me to the meetings to know I am going. I don't mind him driving me. He usually shows up early, and we talk about what is going on in the family. I still haven't spent much time with my family. I feel too ashamed. None of them saw me at my worst, not as Shelby and Grammy did, but I'm still not ready for that step. I want to be at my best before showing my face again. Mostly due to Hailey's pregnancy. I want Dylan and Hailey to see that I am stable enough to be in their child's life. Their next visit should be in a
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CURT POV The past few days have been a blur. Shelby and I have spent three full days together. Between working together and riding together, there hasn't been much time apart. Not that I'm complaining. We have really gotten to know each other. I know she loves bacon, books, and schedules. I know she dislikes mint anything, disorganization, and the color purple.She knows I love Naruto, going to church, and watching tv. She also learned that I hate it when my hair gets messed up, that I tend to be quiet in large settings, and my mom is my hero.KNOCK KNOCK Shelby throws her door own looking flustered. "What's wrong," I ask, watching her stuff her hair up in a messy bun. "Somehow, my charger stopped working last night, so my phone died. I only woke up about two minutes ago," Shelby explains with a huge sigh. She grabs her tennis shoes and yanks them on. Aggregation i
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SHELBY POV When Curt pulled up in front of the diner to pick me up, my stomach tightened, and my face began to turn pink. I want to keep Curt for myself, but he should also know Lynn is interested in him. I won't blame him if he chooses her over me. I open the door and sit down in his cologne-filled car. Having his smell wrapped around me like a warm blanket helps me relax. The scent of him brings clarity to my mind and helps me focus. "How was work," Curt asks, sounding light and happy. "Very busy and draining. I felt off the whole day since I woke up late; it was weird," I say, shooting him a small smile. The car falls silent, and I begin to fiddle with my fingers. I take in every crack and rigid callous. Lynn's manicured and lotioned hands come flying into my mind. I sigh and clear my throat. Well, here goes. "So something interesting did happen in the kitchen
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CURT POV I can't stop smiling. Today has been a mess of emotions, but I am so glad I talked through them instead of numbing them. I faced my fears and my insecurities, and Shelby did as well. I bring our intertwined hands to my lips, and I kiss Shelby's knuckles. Her slight intake of air makes me smile wider and glance over at her. Her eyes are already on me, and her cheeks are rosy but what makes my heart pump faster are her eyes. They are melted chocolate, caramel, and butterscotch all rolled into one. Two sweet pools of sugar that I want to dive into. I clear my throat and look forward. If I had it my way, I would stare into her eyes for hours, but I need to focus on driving. The last thing I want to do is hurt her in an accident caused by me gawking. Colt's conversation with Granddad skirts its way into my mind as I flick on my blinker."So heads up, Colt should be at the track also. He and Granddad said th
Saving the Wilsons Curt 15 PG 13 Caution
SHELBY POV CAUTION CHAPTER I roll my eyes as Ralph says, yet another sexist joke. Today is the fourth day of his training, and I can not be happier. Tomorrow we will be on different shifts; thank the Lord.Usually, I have more patience, but Fridays are one of the hardest days of the week. The diner is super busy in the morning, and the station is super busy at night. I can not wait for the seventh. Working two jobs has been challenging. I made a promising decision when I put in my two-week notice here. Working at the diner full-time should increase my pay by 5-10%. Plus, I am excited to never work with Ralph again. The man gives me the creeps. "Since we only have an hour left, I will let you run the register by yourself. I am going to go ahead and start the cleaning duties. That way, we get out of here right at closing," I say while putting some much-desired distance between myself and Ralph. He eye
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SHELBY POV "And on a scale of one to ten, how are you feeling now," the nurse asks while moving around my hospital room to check my IV. "I would say a one. My head is numb, and I can't feel the staples," I whisper as I look towards the door to my room yet again. She nods and pats my foot before leaving my room. Loneliness immediately creeps back in. I have been here for at least three hours, and Curt hasn't shown up. I don't know if they are keeping him out or if he was too upset to follow me to the hospital. But I do know; I need company. I need someone to talk to so I can erase the memory of Ralph's hands on my body. I sigh and lean back against the slim hospital pillow. I'm scared of what my head will feel like when I am no longer drugged. The doctor had to give me eight staples, and they are keeping me overnight because I have a concussion. Just as my eyes begin to close, a soft k
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CURT POV "So you will know when you are here next week? Are you going to do a reveal," I ask while shutting my fridge and shifting the phone to my other ear. "Yeah, we did the genetic testing. We will all find out together. Dylan and I decided not to open the envelope until we are all together," Hailey answers happily, and I smile. Man, I have missed my friend."So, what is your plan for school," I ask before taking a drink of water. "I'm going to take some time off. I'm still undecided, and I don't really enjoy college if I am being perfectly candid. It feels pointless. I enjoy customer service. I like talking to people all day. I have no problem being a cashier for the rest of my life. I just feel like I don't need a degree," Hailey explains while sighing. "I get it. I still have no idea what I am going to do," I say before plopping down in my lazy boy.&nb
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SHELBY POV I giggle as Curt practically shoves me into my apartment. His face is red, and he is refusing to tell me his plans for us this evening. He keeps telling me to dress up but don't go overboard, and I have no idea what that means. "Curt, just tell me," I beg, and he shakes his head yet again. "It is a surprise. Just put on something nice and be ready at eight," Curt says before pecking my cheek and darting up the stairs. "That is so far away," I yell after him before slamming my door a little too aggressively. A small smile tickles my lips as I remove my shoes and place my purse on its hook. My boyfriend is the absolute cutest. I have no idea why today is special or what he has planned, but if I know Curt, it is bound to be romantic. The man is a walking Hallmark card. He makes me feel like the most cherished woman in the whole world every sing
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