Just a normal girl living a normal life. She some how makes it to the largest city, known for their deep dish, in the United States. She didn't intend to stay very long
My birthday came around and I was at Crockett's getting ready. Crockett walked in as I pulled on my sweater. "Hey, you made it," I smiled.
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"I'm not missing your birthday," Crockett smiled. "Are you ready to go?"
"Yeah," I smiled as I put my phone in my back pocket, along with my slim wallet. "Let's go to Molly's." We got in Crockett's truck and he drove us to the bar. I walked in and Stella handed me my first shot. I downed it. "Whoa, what was that?"
"A Scooby Snack," Stella smiled. "You're welcome."
"Thanks," I smiled. I saw Will and gave him a hug. "Thanks for coming out."
"I wouldn't miss it," Will smiled.
"Birthday girl gets first shot at karaoke," Chris replied as he handed me the mic. I looked at him. "Come on, Dearden."
"Herrmann, I don't sing," I pointed.
"You are tonight," Violet put me up in front of everyone. "We've never heard you sing. We've worked with you for 8 years."
"There was probably a reason for that," I replied. I scrolled on the iPad. "Let's see what we have here."
"I have a request," Violet stated. I looked at her. "What If I Don't by Shaylen?" I clicked on the song and the music started up. "Yeah!"
"Why am I still buying make-up that's waterproof?" I sang. My voice even shocked me. "Everybody goes through break-ups, I know they do, but not with you. Yeah." I put the mic on the stand. "I thought that thinking 'bout you every day, that getting drunk and calling you so late. I know this wanting you is just a phase, and with a little time I'd be okay. What if I'm not strong as I think?" I started vibing with the song. "What if in two years I still can't sleep? What if I meet somebody new, and every kiss feels like I'm cheating on you? What if we made a big mistake? What if my heart never unbreaks? People move on, people let go. What if you do? What if I don't?" I took the mic off the stand and smiled. "What if whiskey makes me miss you forever? What if I go out and see you doing better than ever? Yeah. I thought that thinking 'bout you every day, that getting drunk and calling you so late. I know this wanting you is just a phase." I locked eyes with Kelly. "Maybe for you it is, but for me it ain't. What if I'm not strong as I think? What if in two years I still can't sleep? What if I meet somebody new, and every kiss feels like I'm cheating on you?" I left his gaze, but I knew he was still watching me. "What if we made a big mistake? What if my heart never unbreaks? People move on, people let go. What if you do?" I grabbed the stand and put the mic on it. "What if I don't ever stop loving you? Ever stop needing you? What if I, what if I don't ever stop going through hell that I'm going through?" The music softened a bit. "Oh, what if I, what if I don't?" The music ended and everyone cheered and clapped. I smiled. "Thank you guys."
