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“What’s with the camera?” I ask, noticing it’s sitting in her lap. “I love documenting everything. Pictures, videos.
at some point in the past year, I fell in love with Layla. I’ve waited for the day I can finally tell her and hopefully make her mine.
When it loads, I find a picture of Layla and David with smiling faces, but that’s not what has my attention. Because also in the picture is her hand, with a diamond ring on her left finger. The caption reads: He asked, and I said yes! And just like that, my entire world is blown apart.
His brown hair is messy, and his skin is sun-kissed from the California sun, making him look more like a surfer than a rock star. I briefly wonder if he lives near the water. If he goes to the beach on his days off.
“You look good, Shutterbug. Really damn good.”
I stare at the black, gray, and white shaded camera with the cracked lens. There’s one word written in script across the front of it: Shattered.
“For the record, your mom isn’t the only one who missed you, Shutterbug. I’ve missed you too.”
“That boy… David… he hurt her, and I imagine her wall will be really high, but I have no doubt you’ll be able to knock it down.” She winks playfully. “And once you do, I bet your love will be just as beautiful.”
“This is my second chance,” he says, shocking me. “I let you go once, but I can’t do it again without telling you how I feel. I’m in love with you. I probably have been since the day I saw you crying on your front steps. I know you need time to get over David, and I’m going to give you that time.”
“You don’t need to know anything right now except that I’ll be waiting for you to be ready, and once you are, I want my chance with you.”
“I’m Camden Rocco Blackwood, lead singer of Raging Chaos. It’s nice to meet you.” I snort out a laugh at his introduction and accept his hand. “I’m Layla Isabella Kessler. Can I have your autograph?” I flip my hair playfully, making him laugh. “Oh, Shutterbug, you can have way more than that.”
“Oh, yeah?” I play along. “Like what?” “Me,” he says, using my hand to tug me toward him. “You can have me.”
“Sex is sex, Layles. Guys can get off with anyone. Give them a warm hole to sink into, and they’re good to go. But what a guy can’t get just anywhere is a good woman. Someone who supports and loves him. Who is there, day in and day out, making sure their family is taken care of. And all of those things are found in the home, not outside of it. David made the same mistake many men make. He was too busy looking outside to pay attention to what was inside.”
“If I had you, I know I’d never look outside. Them fucking blinds would stay closed.” He smirks, and I find myself laughing. “You’re beautiful and smart and sexy as fuck, and if I’m ever lucky enough to get you inside my four walls, I will prove to you every damn day that you’re all I see… all I want. That there’s nothing worth looking outside for. “I hate that he hurt you. I hate that he ruined your family, and Felix will be affected. But selfishly, I’m so fucking thankful he showed his true colors, and because of his stupidity, I was able to tell you how I feel. I missed my chance all those
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“Everything we do or don’t do is up to you. You’re leading, baby. I’m just following. Okay? You tell me what you want, and I’ll make it happen. You tell me there’s something you don’t like, and it goes into the no pile.”
“This isn’t a one-time thing or just two friends reconnecting. I want you in every way that matters. I want all of your days and your nights. Your happiness and your sadness. I want your tears and your laughter. I want your body…and your heart.”
With each one I unfasten, her sexy back is exposed. When they’re all undone, I flick the material, sending it into a pool on the floor.
