You’re Mine by Penny Brooks novel Chapter 131
Chapter 131
Easton
Harper: Where are you?
We're already at the movie theater and it's about to start! I climb into my car and just sit there, staring at the message from my girlfriend.
I should tell her who I ran into. I should. It would be the right thing to do. The honest thing to do. We need to keep up open communication.
I need to tell her everything. Running into Leigh is major.
I don't need to go into the specifics, but I should tell her. Yeah, I definitely should. But damn it, I'm full of doubt. About everything.
Me: Had to get gas. It's busy but I'll be there soon. Promise. Harper: Hurry! I'll save you a seat.
Only if you bring me popcorn. :) I smile despite everything, regretting my decision to stop and get gas.
If I'd only waited, I never would've run into Leigh. But I can't tell Harper via text that I talked to Leigh.
Can't tell her at the movie theater either. I'm not about to ruin our date.
The longer I wait to tell her, the less inclined I'll be to say anything, and then I won't tell her at all and look like a giant ass liar who's got something to hide.
Fuck. I punch the steering wheel once. Twice. It doesn't make me feel better.
All I'm left with is a throbbing hand and a messed up head because I don't know what the hell I should do.
Reaching for my phone, I go to my text thread with Ryan and start typing.
Me: I ran into Leigh just now at the gas station.
Ryan: No fucking way.
Me: Yeah, and she said some fucked up shit too.
Ryan: She was always a complete bitch.
Damn, I love my best friend. He's forever in my corner.
Me: Yeah, she was. She still is. Guess her husband kicked her out and she’s leaving town.
Ryan: Good riddance.
You can breathe a little easier without her around. Hesitating for only a moment, I decide to ask him for a little advice.
Me: Should I tell Harper I ran into Leigh?
He takes a while to respond, and I get antsy. So do the people who are waiting to use the pump I'm sitting next to.
They start honking at me and I pull away from the pump, parking in one of the spots as I wait for Ryan's response.
I'm gonna be really late to the movies at the rate I'm going, but fuck it.
I need advice from my best friend first.
Finally, I get a response. Ryan: I don't think you should mention your run in with Leigh to Harper. It'll only upset her and she finally feels good.
Today is the happiest I've seen her in a long time, and I don't think you want to ruin her mood.
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Thank you for this book. I connected very much with Harper, although my happily ever after was years after high school and not someone I went to school with. I cried for Harpers pain, and the bullying she went through. (I went through that too) I cried for just how much Easton loved and tried to protect Harper..... heck I even wanted to jump into the pages to knock out Blake and Aisha.... (sad thing those people really do exist). I felt pride for Harper when she stood up for herself against Aisha. This book made me feel so many feelings. Thank you, and I'm so glad the happily ever after I was praying for from the start happened to that sweet, quiet, awkward, girl. Just thank you....