Laguna Beach: Lost in Laguna (Kindle Worlds Novella) by K.N. Lee

Author:K.N. Lee [Lee, K.N.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2016-07-04T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 11

Four years ago.

GARRETT HELD ISLA’S HAND as they approached the Laguna Beach Country Club. He was just as nervous as she was. This was the first time that he would meet her parents.

The infamous Peter and Rebecca Maxwell, senator and wife. Pillars of the community.

Tormentors of the girl he loved.

As they stood before her door, he considered taking her away. He honestly didn’t want or need their approval. He had planned to propose to her and made the mistake of telling her first.

Of course, Isla insisted on having her father’s blessing, as if it would keep him from giving her that ring.

Sighing, Garrett adjusted his tie, uncomfortable in his new suit and tight dress shoes. Anything for Isla.

He gave her a wink as she fiddled with her clutch. “Relax, babe.”

She inhaled and smiled. “Okay. I’m just nervous. My parent’s circle of friends and colleagues can be so judgemental. But, we are going to be fine.”

Garrett gave her hand a squeeze. “You think I care what anyone in here thinks of me? I have the most beautiful girl in Laguna Beach by my side.”

She blushed and he kissed her cheek.

The doors opened and a young woman with long blond hair checked the list to make sure they were invited to the event. Once inside, they were greeted by a server who handed them virgin daiquiris.

Isla drank hers with a giggle. “I have a tiny bottle of vodka in my clutch,” she whispered and Garrett shook his head.

“Let’s not give your parents another reason to think I’m a bad influence on you. Keep it in your purse.”

She groaned. “Boo. You’re no fun.”

“Shh,” he said as they walked down the long carpeted hallway to the Sage Ballroom. “We can drink later. Maybe we’ll be celebrating.”

Once they stepped through the archway and into the ballroom, Garrett’s brows lifted. It truly was like stepping into a fairy tale, his princess at his side.

“Wow,” he said at the size of the place.

It was bigger than his entire house, with windows and glass doors overlooking the expansive golf course and majestic walls of the canyon.

The scene was both elegant and intimidating, chandeliers lit above them, casting a golden glow on everyone and everything.

All eyes seemed to go straight to the young couple.

Garrett swallowed, his face growing hot with all of the attention they received. He hated how they looked at Isla and wanted to take her by the hand and leave.

“See,” Isla whispered as she leaned over to him. “We should have had a shot before coming.”

He wasn’t so sure that alcohol would have made it better.

He led her away from the silent scrutiny and around the perimeter of the crowd of ballgowns and tuxedos. Suddenly hot around his neck, he pulled Isla into a side hallway.

“Are you okay?”

Garrett nodded, leaning against the wall. He wanted to go home but had to do this for her. He knew that he didn’t fit in. He had a tattoo of an eagle on his neck that peeked out from under his collar.

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