Choices (34 page)

             
Gracie

             
I put my pen down and read it all over before satisfied; I put it back in my drawer. I’ll look back and feel proud for how far I’ve come.

             
“You ready to go, my graduate?” Carter asks from behind me. I stand and nod.

             
“I’m not a graduate yet.” He slides his arms around my waist, pulling me against his chest. It’s been two weeks since we’ve been intimate, right before I had Kylie. I’ve just been too tired. But he’s been patient and understanding. I kiss him, wrapping my arms around his neck.

             
“Your parents are going to meet us there but you are needed early. I’m going to put Kylie in the car.” He starts to pull away but I stop him, staring into his eyes, I can see my future, everything I want.

             
“I love you Carter. Thank you, for everything.” I kiss him deeply, like I never want to stop. His hands glide up and down my back. I feel lost and I don’t want anyone to find me. He reluctantly pulls away and my eyes flutter open, a little disappointed.

             
“I should be thanking you. My life never felt complete until the day you walked in, stealing my breath and my heart. I knew I wanted you and despite everything that’s happened, I wouldn’t change it, any of it. You make my life worth living.” Tears fill my eyes, remembering when we first met and what a mess I was. How he still found me beautiful even when I was a basket case. It makes me realize that some choices are easier than others, he was my choice. Even though I wouldn’t have gone through with an abortion, Kylie was my choice. They were the best choices I ever made.

             
I lean in and whisper in his ear, “My parents are taking Kylie for the night. We have the night to ourselves. We can show each other our appreciation the appropriate way.” He wiggles his eyebrows and grins.

             
“Consider it a deal and a hell yes, I’m there. But right now, you need to get your diploma, my smart girl.” He kisses me again and then smacks my butt. I giggle.

             
“Hey, you can’t do that. That’s teasing.” He walks backwards, smiling. “I’ll be in the car. Love you.”

             
I love him. I love Kylie. I love how sometimes; life can really throw you a curveball. But even though the choices we make can have an impact and consequences, it doesn’t mean it has to be a bad thing. Sometimes the choices we make can be the best thing that ever happened to us. They can be worth every tear, every laugh, and every smile because when it’s all said and done it’s the ones that make life worth living that really matter.

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Annie Brewer leads several lives. At home she's a caring mother of two with a heart of gold. Online, she's a best friend to several and puts a smile on her many fans every time she utters a word. In her own world, she's a dreamer. But the biggest part of her is made of books, books, and more books. It's not a surprise she's turned out to be such a talented young author. Some of her many hobbies include reading, drooling over Ian Somerhalder, Channing Tatum,and Christian Grey (etc.), reading, reviewing, reading, watching Vampire Diaries, reading, and last but not least WRITING like a maniac. She currently resides in Texas, where she dies of heat-strokes every few seconds, with her many books and book-boyfriends, and her two adorable little girls.

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