Stolen Moments

introduction

"Come on, you have to come!" My best friend was holding onto my shoulders, jerking them back and forth trying to persuade me to come with her to a party.

"Jen," I say calmly, placing my own hands on her shoulders, "You know I love a good party as much as the next girl. But I do not want to join you and your new boyfriend in going to a party."

"Ugh!" She rolled her eyes.

"I just don't want to be a third wheel. And the party is at Lucas' house. I vowed never to go back there, you know that!" I added, walking over to the kitchen counter and taking another sip of my coffee.

"Okay, I get that. But its supposed to be really fun!" She continued, "and who knows, maybe you'll find your future husband there!"

Now it was my turn to roll my eyes.

"Yeah, sure." I laughed, "I'm so positive that my future husband is going to be at this last minute party that my ex is hosting at his house."

Long story short, Lucas cheated on me the night of our one year anniversary. I had planned for us to go to a nice dinner, and have a romantic picnic in the local park. He never showed up to the date, and when I went back to his apartment to see what was up, I found him in bed with some girl that I didn't even know. He didn't even try to explain because he knew that there was no point in trying to save our relationship at that point. That was about 9 months ago. I haven't tried or wanted to date anyone since.

"Bree. Come on." Jen said in response, popping some popcorn into her mouth.

"You're not going to accept a no, are you?" I asked, sighing.

"Nope!" She answered with her mouth full.

I let out a deep breath and pulled my dark brown hair into a messy bun.

I looked over to my best friend who was smiling at me with hopeful eyes. She used to be so shy and now all she wants to do is party.

I turned her into this, and now I have to deal with it.

I complained to myself.

"Alright, alright. I'll go." I gave in, earning a squeal from her.

And that, my friends, is how I met the love of my life.