Country Song's Brought to Life

Die a Happy Man (Thomas Rhett)

A/N: Hey y'all! Thanks for checking out this story. I am just trying to begin my writing "career" (or just trying to get comfortable writing for other people haha). May delete this story later but it is here now so if you like country music or seeing songs turned into stories I hope you enjoy! Please let me know what you think!! Also will be accepting any song recommendations!

Die a happy man

Chapter 1

"Yes Jesse, last night was the best night of my life, it was the perfect date. I just-I can't do this anymore." Mckenzie sobs. It breaks her heart more than Jesse will ever know to be ending things.

"Kenzie, baby, please stop. I can't lose you."

"No, this is it. I'm done holding you back."

Mckenzie storms out of Jesse's apartment for the last time. With tears streaming down her face, heading for her car. Driving down the road she's getting call after call, and knowing it's Jesse she ignores it. Mckenzie knows all she has ever done is hold him back in life. Just last month he turned down a trip to Paris to stay and help with her photography business. Six months ago it was a guys getaway to Alaska because she was sick.

She has felt guilty for all the times he missed out on something because of her and all the money he's spent helping her get the business started, even though she swears she will pay back every dime plus interest. While these thoughts consume her, she gets distracted while driving and doesn't see the truck flying down the street in front of her.

Jesse pov-

I've called Kenzie 23 times with no answer. I know she doesn't want to talk but I have to go after her.

Grabbing my car keys, I'm leaving my place, when I hear my phone ringing. Thinking it's Kenzie I answer without looking at it. "Hello, baby I don't know what you mean by holding me back but.."

"Sir, is this Jesse Mcgee?" I'm cut off by some guy. Confusion washes over me and I hesitantly answer.

"Yes, who am I speaking with?"

"This is the Baptist Hospital. I am calling in regards to a Mckenzie Blake?"

With one sentence my world stops.

Jesse pov-

On the way to the hospital all I can think about is the last few months with Kenzie.

9 months ago*

Kenzie walks out in a jaw dropping black dress and all I can think is how I thought she was beautiful in the red dress from a little Christmas party we went to. I never thought it possible for the air to be knocked out of me by just seeing my girl in a dress but here we are.

7 months ago*

This is it, I am marrying this girl. Today she showed me her heart of gold. Not only is she drop dead gorgeous, she has the biggest heart I've ever seen. What does it take to be qualified for sainthood? I think Kenzie meets the requirement. This girl spent her whole day volunteering at the local shelter and after asked if instead of going on our fancy date if we could go to the nursing home and spend time with the shut-ins. She is literally too good to be true.

6 month ago*

I fall deeper for Kenzie everyday. The poor girl is sick with the flu and all she cares about is that I missed a trip to Alaska. "Baby if I never get to see the northern lights it will be okay because I have you." No way was I leaving my girl sick. Plus she looks way too cute all sleepy with her hair in a messy bun. To be fair though she looks perfect all the time, a literal goddess.

4 months ago*

It's official I would do anything for this girl. The bank denied Kinzie a loan for her business and I did not hesitate to help her out and now she is all mad at me. (Which is totally cute btw) How does this girl not understand that I am here for the long haul and whatever she needs I'll be there for her. A little money is nothing when I get her forever. Even though she swears she'll pay me back, I'll never let her.

1 month ago*

I'm so glad I have the opportunity to be Kenzie's boyfriend and see her in action doing what she loves. Today her assistant called out sick and she had a huge photoshoot so I pitched in to help. Which of course she scolded me for because I missed a trip to Paris. What does it matter though? I'm spending the day with the love of my life.

Last night*

Kenzie and I had the best date ever. I was gonna propose tonight but my baby girl fell asleep during our movie. There's always tomorrow though!

Present day*

If my girl doesn't make it I'm going to die. What is life worth if she isn't here beside me everyday?

Third Person POV

After what feels like years, Jesse finally gets to the hospital. After being informed Kenzie was in a car accident he is forced into the waiting room to wait for her to be out of surgery. All he can do is pray to God that his baby girl is okay. The ring in his jacket pocket feels like a rock weighing him down and he says with all he has that the second he sees Kenzie he is proposing. All he needs in life to be happy is his Mckenzie.

Mckenzie wakes after two days in the hospital feeling extremely sore and disoriented. After the doctor informs her of what happened she finds out she has a broken wrist and four broken ribs Becoming aware of her surroundings, she notices Jesse asleep on the chair beside her hospital bed and is immediately overwhelmed by their fight.

Jesse is startled awake by hearing voices and sees that his Kenzie girl is awake and well. As soon as the doctor says it is okay to talk with her and leaves he is up and moving to her.

Jesse pov-

Immediately I am on one knee holding one of Kenzie's hands, "Mckenzie Rose Blake, I am hopelessly in love with you. I don't care what happened last night, all I know is that I want you in my life forever. I nearly died last night at the thought of losing you and I can not go through that again without knowing you are my wife, so will you please do me the honor and marry me?" Holding my breath for her answer and it seems like I wait forever only for her to deny me.

"I can't marry you Jesse. I'm so sorry but no."

"Baby please listen to me."

"No Jesse! Listen to me. I am done taking things from you. I'm not worth it." Kenzie exclains tears running down her face.

Cupping her face in my hands carefully of her bruises, I lean down to whisper, "Honey you haven't taken one dang thing from me. Quite the contrary."

"That's such a lie Jess. What about your trips? And the money you lent me?" She demands.

"Oh baby girl, you think I care about seeing the northern lights? Or the Eifell Tower at night? Especially when I could be here with you? And as far as the money goes I GAVE it to you, you are never giving me a dime back. Even if I go bankrupt and never have a mansion or sports car if I have you then I'll die a happy man. You're all I need Kinzie, listening to the radio and dancing around the living room with you is enough for me to be happy." I tell her as I lean closer and closer to kiss her.