Trust in Me (Saved #1.5) by Shelby Reeves

Author:Shelby Reeves [Reeves, Shelby]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: NA contemporary
Publisher: Shelby Lynne Reeves
Published: 2017-02-14T03:00:00+00:00

I have been putting this off for as long as I can, afraid to go see them. They weren’t the best parents all the time, but we had some wonderful times together pre-drugs. Those memories I will cling to, to remind me of the good times.

Gripping J’s hand, I stare at the headstone before me, fighting back the tears. To this day, I still don’t understand why they couldn’t tell me they loved me. Was it that hard to say? There are times when I don’t feel connected to them and I don’t know if I should feel bad or not.

“Want me to give you a minute alone?” J’s gravelly voice rumbles in my ear.

I squeeze his hand harder. “No, I want you here with me.”

“Okay, baby.”

Without removing my eyes from their grave, I release all of the unspoken words I have wanted to say for so long. “You know, for three years, I hated you both, and a part of me still does. I know hate is a strong word but you put me through so much and I didn’t know how to get you two to understand that drugs were not the answer. Running wasn’t the answer. Like I have told you several times, your problems will always catch up to you. I guess now is the time to say I told you so. When I was young, I remember both of my parents telling me daily how much they loved me. Why did you stop? Did you know how much it hurts to not feel wanted or loved? I needed to my parents to not only tell me but to show me. Maybe you felt like you failed me. I’m not going to lie; in some ways you have. But I forgive you, I forgive you both.”

J wraps his arm around my waist, guiding me back to the truck. A weight has been lifted off my shoulders, allowing me to stand taller. Getting all of my feelings out, telling my parents how I felt wasn’t easy, but I did it and I am proud of myself.

“That felt good didn’t it, Cass?”

“Oh, yeah. I feel tons better.”

J and I go visit Mamma C one last time before he has to be at the airport. After this past week with J, I feel as if our relationship is stronger than ever.

“It’s good to see you again, country boy,” Mamma C greets us as we step inside.

“Country boy?” I question my boss.

“Yeah, it’s his nickname,” she replies with a wink.

“I like it,” J chimes in. “What’s the special today, Mamma C?”

“I’ll bring you out something good.”

“By the way, thank you for letting my girl have a few days off.” J tugs me closer, kissing my temple.

“Anytime, country boy. You have got a wonderful girl sitting next to you.”

As usual, I blush at her compliment as J throws his arm over my shoulder, agreeing with her. J and I snag two seats at the bar while we wait for our food.

The bell over the door chimes as Clara and two other girls walk in.

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