When Ian gets a concerning text from his little sister, he flies out to Oklahoma to bring her back to work with her.
Once in Atlanta, he introduces her to the rest of his co-workers, but her eye strays to one in particular.
Can he take her broken...
My eyes flutter open to a blinding light. I groan and roll over, but land on something hard. My eyes pop open, but I relax when I see Ian laying there snoring. I smile and start playing with his hair. "What are you doin?" He asks not opening his eyes. "Playing with your hair." I say in a duh tone. "Do we have to go to work?" He asks. "We might get fired." I say and we both roll over to where we're looking up at the ceiling.
"Okay! I'm gonna go get dresses. Nina's coming over in....... ten minutes!" He says then runs out of my room. I laugh and grab my phone from the bed side table. I see a missed message, and a smile lights on my face.
Can't wait to see you today! I love you, Katie! -Joseph
I instantly start typing my message back.
Meet me at my office! I miss you! Love you to! -Katie
I hook my phone up to my speaker, and blare Madilyn Bailey Radio. I let it take a few seconds, then Eyes Open comes on. I squeal then get in the shower as I sing.
Everybody's waiting Everybody's watching Even when you're sleeping Keep your ey-eyes open The tricky thing Is yesterday we were just children Playing soldiers just pretending Dreaming dreams with happy endings In backyards, winning battles with our wooden swords But now we've stepped into a cruel world Where everybody stands and keeps score Keep your eyes open Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown Everybody's watching to see the fallout Even when you're sleeping, sleeping Keep your ey-eyes open Keep your ey-eyes open Keep your ey-eyes open So here you are, two steps ahead and staying on guard Every lesson forms a new scar They never thought you'd make it this far But turn around (turn around), oh they've surrounded you It's a showdown (showdown) and nobody comes to save you now But you've got something they don't Yeah you've got something they don't You've just gotta keep your eyes open Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown Everybody's watching to see the fallout Even when you're sleeping, sleeping Keep your ey-eyes open Keep your ey-eyes open Keep your ey-eyes Keep your feet ready Heartbeat steady Keep your eyes open Keep your aim locked The night goes dark Keep your eyes open (keep your eyes open) Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown Everybody's watching to see the fallout Even when you're sleeping, sleeping Keep your ey-eyes open Keep your ey-eyes open Keep your ey-eyes open Keep your ey-eyes open Keep your ey-eyes open
I get out of the shower, and stand in front of the closet. "Nikolina Konstantinova Dobreva! Get in here!" I yell. She comes into my room laughing. "What?" She asks. "I need help picking out an outfit." I say and she rolls her eyes. She grabs the dress Kat got me, and pushes me to the bathroom. "Get dressed, then I'll do your hair and makeup!" She's says. I smile then throw it on, and walk back to my room.
I look in the mirror and smile. For once, I feel beautiful. She curled my hair, and did some light makeup. "Girls! Let's go!" Ian yells from the living room and we laugh. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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