She Goes By Rose
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Rose adores her life on the road, painting as her best friend makes beautiful music by her side. But when everyone around her knows what they want already, she contemplates why she can't figure it out. This story is the tale of a woman trying to be happy in a world that confuses her.
--Lying on the floor is nice. Nothing can hurt me here. Wait! No. I forgot. "Hey, Ryan," my voice whispers. He was right next to me last I saw him.
"Yeah?"
"I have a BIG secret." My arms go in the air. I don't know why.
"Do you now?" I nod. "Do you want to share it?"
"I caaan... Not."
"Why not?"
"Because... You sir, have a lot going on right now. And I... What? Oh, I can't give you this too."
"Rose, you realize you're drunk right?"
"I am." I nod. --
First in the series.
Sequel out now; "Chocolate Roses"
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