I decided to wait until lunch to read the notes he left. I wanted to be able to read them without everyone looking over my shoulder. I know Brooklyn and Cody will want to know what they say, but that's fine. I don't care if they see them. I just don't want anyone else to know what they say. It's not something I want shown to the world.

Lunch is a few minutes away and you can practically smell the anticipation coming from me. I've been wanting to read the bad boys all day. He should've waited until after school to give 'em to me. He knows how impatient I am. That's probably why he did it. The only thing about reading them at lunch is he'll be able to see my reaction. More than likely, he's gonna come talk to me after I read them and I don't know if I'm ready to talk to him again. We've only been broken up for a few days. The worst few days of my life. Well, almost.

I've been counting down every second until the bell rings. You know how in High School Musical 2 when everyone in class is watching the clock saying repeatedly 'Summer, Summer'? Yeah, well that's me right now except I'm saying 'Lunch, Lunch' repeatedly. I'm tugging at my hair, twisting it around my finger.

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"Yes!" I shouted.

Everyone turned and looked at me. I just bolted out of there like a cheetah chasing it's prey. I'm so ready to read these dang notes!! As soon as I entered the cafeteria, I grabbed my tray and jogged to my seat. No one was there yet so hopefully I get to read them in private.

I eagerly took out the roses from my bag and gently untied the notes from the stems.

I slowly opened the first note. It says:

'A Rose for the woman I love. You're amazing baby. I'm gonna win you back one way or another.'

I opened the second note. It reads:

'A Rose for my best friend. I can tell you anything. I trust you with my life. You're not just the one I love; you're my best friend. You're someone I can share my deepest darkest secrets with. You're gonna be mine forever and always. Just watch. I'm never gonna give up no matter how long it takes. I've got all the time in the world.'

I tried fighting it but I couldn't. I had a smile so huge that it hurt. I may be upset with him right now, but that was really sweet. I wanna see how far he goes to win me back. This is gonna be fun.

"I haven't seen you this happy in a while. What's got you all gi-" She paused, probably realizing why I'm so smiley. "Oh my gosh!! What did the notes say??" She squealed.

Instead of reading them aloud, I gave them to her. I watched as her eyes traveled the small note. She grew a wide smile as well. I laughed when she looked up at me, wide eyed.

"That is the sweetest thing I have ever read!! If you don't take him back, I will gladly take him off the market! He is every girls dream!! Wow!"

"I'm not gonna go crawling back right now. I'm gonna make him work for it." I smirked.

"Oh I see. I like this side of Kylie." She stated, winking at me.

"So do I." I agreed, looking for Ezra.

I saw him sitting by his self alone in a corner. My smile immediately dropped. I hate seeing him like that. It pains my heart to see him in that kind of state. Feeling my gaze, he slightly turned his head and locked our eyes. I gave him a faint smile for a little bit of hope. His frown turned upside down. He gave me his signature nod, saying hello. My smile grew wider and I returned my gaze to Brooklyn and her brother. All of a sudden, my dark day just got a little brighter.

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I parked my truck in the garage and headed inside. My dads not gonna be home until later tonight so I get a little alone time. I'm gonna take a nice warm bubble bath with bathing salts and I'm gonna surround my bathroom in vanilla scented candles. My music is gonna play softly in my room. I haven't had me time in...... actually since my mom passed away. I'm finally getting to rest after several agonizing years. My whole world brightened up when Ezra came marching in. But, it also came tumbling down when I saw him and Loren. Ugh!! Why does life have to be so complicated?!?

I started my water and got undressed. I put my hair into a messy bun on top of my head and sprinkled in the bath salts. Once it was to my liking, I carefully stepped into the muscle relaxing water. While in there, I had many thoughts running through my head. Should I put everything behind us and forgive him? Does he deserve a second chance? Was he telling the truth when he said he loves me? Am I seriously in love with him? Can I see myself growing old with him?

The answer to all of the above is yes.

I want to have him back in my life. No. Correction. I need him back in my life. That scares me the most. I hate that I need a man to make me happy. I want to be an independent woman like my mom. Sometimes, life doesn't turn out the way you planned, but you have to make due with what you have. You have to mold yourself around it. Every now and then you have to stop whatever you're doing and look around at all of the blessings you have. I may not have my mom, but I have my dad, Brooklyn, Cody, and even though we're not on speaking terms, I know I have Ezra. I have a roof over my head and food on the table. I'm getting an education and hopefully I get to attend college and further my education. I have a shoulder to cry on when I need it. I have a life to be thankful for.

An hour later, I hopped out of the tub and started to blow dry my hair. Afterwards, I brushed my teeth and straightened my hair. Then, I slipped on some black skinny jeans and a red floral designed shirt with black ankle boots. My dad text me earlier today and told me he wants to go out for dinner because he has some news. I don't know if it's good or bad. He didn't give me much information. I've been playing the guessing game for the past 20 minutes. The last time he had some news, we were moving. Oh no! What if that's what it is?? I can't move! Not again!! I'm just now returning to my old self!! He can't do this to me again.

Panicking, I grabbed my phone and dialed his number. It kept ringing. Great!! He's not answering! I sent him a message saying to call me immediately. I grabbed my clutch and ran down stairs. I sat on the couch and waited patiently on him to get home.

At around 8 o'clock, he came walking through the wooden doors.

"Bout time! What is this news you need to tell me? Are we moving again?!? Dad, I can't move!! This is home!!" I exclaimed.

"No sweety! We're not moving. Come on. I'll tell you over dinner. I have reservations at a new restaurant down town."

I nodded my head and followed him out to his jeep. The whole ride to the restaurant I was shaking my knee, nervous about his news. What is so important that he had to tell me over food? He knows when I have food I can't get too angry. Is he sick? Did he lose his job? Am I gonna lose my precious truck? So many bad instances making their way into my mind. I need to figure what this is about before I go crazy!!

Finally, we made it to the fancy building. I slammed my door open and walked fastly towards the golden doors. My dad was following my footsteps. Once we were seated, we ordered our food. I ordered the lobster and my dad ordered the steak. He hardly said a word to me the whole time we were waiting on our food to arrive. I was squirming in my seat, itching to ask him again about the important news. Luckily, I didn't have to wait much longer. After the kind waitress brung us our order, my father gripped my hand and looked me in the eyes. Here it goes.

"I'm dating a woman named Mary. I think I'm falling in love with her."

Yepp. I wasn't expecting that.