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With one stupid fucking question, I wiped out everything she felt for me, for all of us.
Tears gather in the corner of my eyes and I try to blame the cold wind and snow whirling around me but I know it’s because of the pain we caused her.
“Question three - Why does Savy use her mother’s maiden name instead of her dad’s?” The question has her spitting in annoyance. “Because she wants to be…normal! She doesn’t want anyone to treat her like an heiress.”
“Final, final question. After what you just did to Savy, what do you think she’s going to do to you now that she has full control over the purse strings?”
“You know why she danced in that cage, behind that mask? It’s because she wanted to BE that woman but she was too afraid to be her in real life. She told me…” He barks out a crazed laugh. “She told me that you were the first man to SEE her, to look at her like she was something. She said you made her feel fucking…WORTHY! Argg! She was so fucking wrong. Savy’s always been worthy. You’re the one who isn’t worthy of her.”
Jude throws his phone down in anger. “Are you that fucking stupid? She doesn’t CARE about the money! She didn’t care about our pro salary and bonus and she doesn’t care about the billions her dad left her. She’s got plastic Target dressers in her room for fuck sakes. All my doll cared about was having someone see her, care about her. She just wanted something real. And she…won’t…answer…my…calls! FUCK!” He looks frantically between all of us. “One of you try, call her, text her!”
God, everything hurts with her gone but knowing that they’re right just hurts even fucking more.
“I’m not giving up on her. I will never give up on her…but…I’ll wait. She’s fucking worth it.”
“You still have all the moves, baby doll.”
“Hello, Butterfly. It’s so fucking good to watch you dance again.”
“Baby girl, you still take my breath away.”
“Peaches, please, just give us a chance to explain.”
“Enjoy your night, baby doll. I’ll be seeing you real soon.”
Stella’s hand slips into mine and squeezes. “Oh, babes. You’re so fucked.”
Jude’s eyes slide away from her to stare into the camera and he tips his head up with a hard expression. “We won it for our girl and we wish she was here to see
Jude Dixon just told me he loves me and I have no idea what to do about it.
Celeste shoves to her feet. “How can you say that? We’re your family!” My eyes slide toward Vanessa, who’s glaring at me. “No, you aren’t, you never were and your daughter took any chance I had at having one.”
I shake my head quickly and whisper, “He’s so, so beautiful, Beck. I…I’m happy for y-you.”
“My Savy!” Jude sends me a wink and tells him, “Get in line, buddy. Get in line.”
“The day you stepped out on the field for the first time as a pro player. I was there in the stands and I was so damn proud of you. You weren’t alone.”
“I never got to see you in my clothes, angel. I’ll sleep better knowing that you’re wearing me close to your heart tonight.”
“To kiss my Butterfly. To kiss you, Savy, the woman I love.”
“She…read…my…messages!” Jude chants and then jumps down to the floor.
“Everyone I love leaves.”
“That’s alright, doll. I’ll go with you. I’ll sit in the dark with you until you’re ready and then I’ll be the light to show you the way out.”
“You ready to fly, Butterfly?” I release his thumb with a pop and grin. “Take me to heaven, bar boyfriend.”
He smirks up at me and asks, “You playing me, doll?” And I tell him exactly what he wants to hear. “No, baby, but I’ll play with you, every day…forever.”
