Three years ago, Justin told Milan they could no longer be friends. It broke her, so she moved to a new city to start over. It destroyed him to see her in pain, but the decision was for her protection, and Milan's safety is Justin's top priority.
He made it his mission to get revenge against the people who hurt his best friend and eliminate the danger for good. Now, it's safe for Justin to reconnect with Milan and bring her home. During the years he had to spend without her, fighting on her behalf, he lost himself a bit.
Justin desperately needs Milan back in his life, but will she be open to a reunion after her ex-bestie broke her heart with no explanation?
This is book #1 in a two-part series. Back to Himself is told entirely from Milan's POV, with the reunion story unfolding in present day and the story of Milan's upbringing and how she met Justin being told through flashbacks.
Selena is 16 years old and she lives in a small town in Texas. She gets abused by her dad daily. It all began when Selena was 11. Her mom and her was driving back from the grocery store on a rainy day. It was thundering outside. When all of a sudden, her mom lost control over the car. They started to crash when Selena felt arms around her. Her mom died saving her. Her dad blamed her for her moms death and abused her ever since. Everyday, it became worse and worse. Selena believed no one loves her except for two people. Her boyfriend Harry and her aunt Maria. All came crashing down unexpectedly when she caught her best friend, Lacy hooking up with Harry. They broke up. Harry tries to get Selena back but it couldn't work. Selena is too afraid she will get her heartbroken again. "This time will be different" he said. Selena couldn't believe a thing. She couldn't fall back for him. She will get hurt again. One day, Selena packs all her things leaving behind her abusive dad and ex-boyfriend who she used to love. She brought all her money she had from babysitting, shoveling, etc. she takes her savings and leaves with her aunt Maria to start a new life in California withThe only person who she believed only loves her. They plan on making a resturaunt there to make money and on the first day on the job, Selena meets a guy she instantly falls for. Justin. Justin is 17 years old and lives in California. He is single and is looking for the right girl. Everyone wants him. But he's waiting for the perfect girl. One day when he goes to a new resturaunt he meets Selena. He instantly falls in love with her. Will justin learn about Selena's past? Will they date?