Finding Serenity by T. E. Black

Author:T. E. Black [Black, T. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary, New Adult & College, Romance
Amazon: B01AF5RWCI
Publisher: T.E. Black Books
Published: 2016-01-08T16:00:00+00:00

I LET MYSELF into Shay's apartment with the key she hides under her doormat. It's midnight, and she's nowhere to be found. I went to Mrs. Lidy's apartment and brought Abby back home where I tucked her into bed safely.

While I sit here, I stare at the guitar sitting in the corner of her living room practically calling my name. The nurse at the rehab place kept saying I could use it more than anyone there could. She practically shoved it in my hand while I walked out the door. I reluctantly agreed.

The guitar is screaming for me to play it, and I can't help but give in to its silent demands. Today was an emotional day for me. I’m fucking wiped. Any day I see Mom is a rough one in my book. Today, though, was the worst by far. Playing the song fucked with me. It brought me back to a time I’d kill to have back. A time when all I had to worry about was making good grades and making my mom proud.

I stand from the couch, moving to the guitar. I bring it back with me, settling it on my knee, and strum away. I play one of my favorite songs on it. Singing the lyrics to A Day to Remember's “If It Means A Lot to You.” I have every chord memorized in my mind from just listening to the CD. I don't need an actual guitar to learn the notes of a song. I can hear every one of them from just listening while I tattoo. That’s why music centers me so much. It’s the reason I need it when I’m tattooing. I think about my life as I ink. I retrace everywhere I went wrong and everywhere I went right. The mistakes, the accomplishments, and the heartache—I replay it all as I do now.

The real estate agent looks at the closing papers, a smile proudly on her face.

“Looks like we’re all set, Mr. Wallace. You now own a tattoo shop!” she beams.

A matching grin coats my lips as I take the keys from her. I’ve worked damn hard for this shop. I’ve tattooed until my fingers bled to save the money. I’ve done it all. I’ve fought tooth and nail to get where I am today, and the pride isn’t far from my heart. I’ve never worked for anything in life, but it’s not that I’ve had it handed to me either. I’ve never had much, but today, I change it. I’m becoming someone else today. Today, I become the owner of my own tattoo shop.

Ryleigh lets out an excited squeal while she wraps her arms around Rook’s torso. Rook gives me an approving nod, smiling ear to ear.

The agent says her good-byes, handing me her card in case I need anything else while she walks out of the building.

“So what are ya gonna name it, baby bro? Leigh has some sweet names if ya need help.” Rook nods to Ryleigh.

“Etched,” I reply without hesitation.

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