Catch: A college sports romance (Can't Help Falling In Love STANDALONE Series Book 1) by Evelyn Montgomery

Author:Evelyn Montgomery [Montgomery, Evelyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-02-14T05:00:00+00:00

19

ROCHELLE

Hunter barely says a word as we make our drive back to Orange County. I watch out the window as Los Angeles passes by us the further we drive down the 405 to Santa Anna and wish I could read his mind. Attempting a few times to make conversation, I quickly realize the peace that comes from the silence between us is more welcome.

When we reach Huntington Beach, I look over to see him loosen his tie around his neck as he makes the turn down Edwards towards PCH. My hands wring in front of me as I watch the heavy mist roll in from the ocean this evening and I worry there is a wall starting to build between us. When he still hasn’t said a word once we reach Seapoint and start to make our descent on HWY 1 I’ve almost convinced myself of the worst.

After he grabbed me from the party, hauled me off to the car, and took off home without more than a few words, what else could I think?

The ocean comes into view in front of us as we stop at the light before turning down the highway, and I blink back tears as I try to steady myself and focus on the beautiful sight in front of me instead. My favorite view of the Pacific Ocean in all its perfect glory.

“I’m sorry,” Hunter whispers, as I feel his hand gravitate towards my own and stop me from worrying them together. “Rochelle, I’m so sorry.” I turn to look at him as the light switches to green and wonder what on earth he could be sorry about. He did nothing wrong. Nothing at all. But I stay silent, not having the words to respond.

Looking out the window to my right, I watch as the surf crashes against the land and palm trees flash quickly before my eyes the further we travel towards home. His home, or mine? I’m not sure, but that would answer a lot of questions I am too scared to ask, so instead, I let my heart break as a tiny tear falls.

Sorry for what, Hunter?

“You didn’t know what you were fully getting into, and I am sorry Edward felt it necessary to give you the third degree. I’m sorry, I just…” Hunter trails off and my nerves take flight with his half-finished sentence. I know I could be reading more into this, but it sure doesn’t feel like the makings of a happily ever after. At least not tonight.

“You deserve better, Angel,” He hisses out next to me as he hits his fist against the steering wheel once we come to a stop in front of a red light. “You deserve so much better, damn it.”

“Better than what, Hunter?” I ask, finally finding my voice even though it is shaking. “Better than you? Because I didn’t think that was an option I would have to be making tonight!” I yell, my new confidence making its presence known and I couldn’t be happier.

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