Faithful (56 page)

Is that Chelsea’s car? Oh god, please be Bryce’s car. Please.

As I glanced over toward the garage, I saw Scott’s truck.

Fuck. I hope he didn’t drive home when he was drunk.

I walked up the steps and put my hand on the doorknob.
Why do I have the sickest feeling in my stomach?
I turned the knob and stepped inside. I started to make my way upstairs. I could just barely overhear someone talking. The voice was coming from Scott’s bedroom.

No. Please don’t do this to me.

As I walked down the hallway, I heard a girl moaning out in pleasure. Reaching for the bedroom doorknob, I slowly turned it as I pushed it open. I took one look inside, and I saw a girl riding someone fast and hard.

No…oh god, Scott, no.

“Oh my god,” I said.

Chelsea turned around and smiled as her eyes caught mine. “Oh, hey there, Jess! You weren’t around, so I filled in for you.”

“You fucking bitch!” I shouted before I slammed the door shut.

I heard a male voice call out after me, but I just ran as fast as I could.

I need to get out of this house right now.

I ran out to my car. I jumped in, started it, and sped away. I began crying so hard that I could hardly see enough to drive.

After wiping away my tears, I slammed my hand on the steering wheel as I cried out, “How? How could I be so stupid? Why, God, why? Why would you do this to me again?”

I’ll never, ever again trust my heart to anyone…especially Scott Reynolds.

I’d like to thank God for the most amazing blessings in my life.

There are so many people to thank that I could write another book just to list them all.

Heather Davenport ~ Thank you for everything you’ve done for me! Your input and help with
Faithful
was beyond amazing. You’ll never know how much I appreciate everything you do for me. You’re an amazing person, and I’m so blessed to have become friends with you. You make me laugh, and I still say you have an accent!

Gary “Leo” Taylor ~ You continue to inspire me daily, and I’m so blessed we found each other and have become friends. Thank you for everything you do for me, for always just being you, and for sharing a bit of your world with me, so I can share it with everyone else. Smile hard!

Ari Niknejadi ~ I’m thinking a trip to Sea Side is in order very soon! Thanks for being my BFF and never givin’ up on me!

Amanda Orozco ~ Thank you for being my couple picture pimp! You truly are the best! Thank you so much for all the help on
Faithful
and for answering all my questions.

Molly McAdams ~ You and me are like peas and carrots! You’ll never know how much I look forward to our lunches. You keep my world steady and somewhat normal. Your stories make me laugh my ass off, and no one can tell a story like you! I truly believe my world is a better place because you are in it. Thank you for being such an amazing friend! Bitch, I want my copy of
Forgiving Lies
!

The “Misery Girls” ~ Y’all made me laugh so much when I needed it more than anything. Who would have thought that just a weekend retreat would end up giving me ten amazing new friends? I’ve never had more fun in two days than I did with y’all. One word, girls: DESTIN!

Kelly’s Most Wanted ~ I’m so incredibly blessed to have such an amazing street team. I could never thank y’all enough for everything you do for me. I love y’all to the moon and back! I hope you know that!

Wanted
,
Saved
, and
Faithful
boards ~ You girls make me smile daily. Your posts and pictures crack me up, and I love seeing the friendships that have developed from just a simple story that popped into my head. You might not see me post in there every day, but please know I read your posts daily. I hope that you enjoy
Faithful
!

My BDHM Girls ~ I miss y’all! I hate that I’m not on the board like I want to be, but know that y’all are always on my mind! I love y’all!

Jovana Shirley ~ You are by far one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. I can’t even believe how lucky I am to not only have become partners-in-crime with you but to also have become friends with you. I’m blessed indeed. You rock! Only the BEST editor EVER!

Stacy Borel ~ Thank God you are in Texas! Every day I sit down to write, I see the picture you sent me. I smile and count my blessings that you are my friend! Fergie misses you!

To all the wonderful blogs out there ~ Thank you so much for sharing my stories and for all the hard work you do for authors and readers alike.

Jemma Scarry, JoJo Belle, Rosa Saucedo, Trish Kuper, and Heather Davenport ~ The best beta readers known to man! Thank you, girls, for your honest feedback and for dropping everything when I said, “Hey…read this!” Y’all rock. Love you, bitches!

To all the amazing readers/friends I have met along this journey ~ I can never begin to tell y’all how blessed I am to have you in my life. I hope that you enjoy the continued story of the
Wanted
gang. It’s been a blast to share these characters who I have come to love and adore. I can’t wait to share a little bit more of the
Wanted
story with y’all.

To my family who has stood by and supported me in this crazy ride ~ Thank you so much. I have to thank my sister, Mary Hamilton, for her never-ending knowledge of all things cool and hip! My sister, Patty, for her support from day one. It means more to me than you will ever know.

Darrin ~ Right now, you are drugged up, sleeping behind me, and talking in your sleep about someone with an orange cone on their foot. I’ve never been so turned-on in my life. Thank you so much, Darrin, for your love. I’d be lost without you in my world. Your smile, your laugh, and your constant reminders of how much you love me MORE…mean everything to me. You just have to smile at me from across a room, and I feel your love. It’s because of you that I can write the way I do. Thank you for inspiring me with your love every day. I love you, Darrin, so very much. You are my everything.

Lauren ~ No one on this earth makes me smile and laugh the way you do. You are my entire world. I’m totally going to sign you up for cooking classes though since you say I never have food in the house and don’t cook anymore. Pesh…I have food in the house always! Mac and cheese makes a quick and easy meal!

Mom ~ I miss you every single day. I hope that you are proud of the things I’ve done and that I have finally followed my dreams. Love you, Mommy. See you later.

“Please Remember Me” by Tim McGraw—Heather and Elizabeth talk about Josh not remembering, and Heather says she’ll always love him.

“Everything” by Lifehouse—Josh and Heather are in the hospital when he tells her he is scared and wants to start off slow.

“Only You’re the One” by Lifehouse—In the hospital, Heather tells Josh how she feels about him.

“Boys ‘Round Here” by Blake Shelton—Jeff, Josh, Gunner, and Matt are fishing.

“Last First Kiss” by Ron Pope—Josh kisses Heather and (again) realizes he loves her.

“Hanging by A Moment” by Lifehouse—Josh tells Heather that he loves her and calls her princess.

“You and Me” by Lifehouse—Josh and Heather dance at his birthday party.

“Don’t Happen Twice” by Kenny Chesney—Gunner sees Josh and Heather dancing at Luckenbach dance hall.

“Give It Up to Me” by Shakira—Heather, Ari, and Ellie dance at Luckenbach dance hall.

“Come & Get It” by Selena Gomez—Heather dances with a turned-on Josh.

“If All Goes Right” by Matt Kimbrow—Girls are all dancing at Luckenbach dance hall.

“Bobblehead” by Christina Aguilera—Ari lays into Victoria before punching her.

“Save Me from Myself” by Christina Aguilera—Ellie realizes how silly she is behaving for being jealous for no reason.

“One of Those Nights” by Tim McGraw—Josh walks around Heather’s bedroom before they make love.

“Storm” by Lifehouse—Josh and Heather make love at Heather’s house.

“Stronger Than Ever” by Christina Aguilera—Amanda is sitting in her car after Brad tells his parents he is leaving with Amanda.

“I Still Believe in You” by Vince Gill—Brad’s dedicates this song to Amanda when she reads the letter he wrote her.

“I Need You” by LeAnn Rimes—Josh is on his way to find Heather after he gets his memory back.

“Kiss Me” by Ed Sheeran—Josh and Heather are at the gazebo when Heather finds out he has his memory back. She tells him she is pregnant.

“Everything to Me” by Brad Paisley—Josh asks Heather to marry him.

“Safe & Sound” by Taylor Swift—Ellie’s mom shows up at Gunner and Ellie’s house.

“Because of Your Love” by Kenny Chesney—Gunner tries to swoon Ellie during the romance contest with Jeff, Josh, and Brad.

“Like Jesus Does” by Eric Church—Jeff tries to swoon Ari during the romance contest.

“Never Stop” by SafetySuit—Brad tries to swoon Amanda during the romance contest.

“Your Everything” by Keith Urban—Josh swoons Heather during the romance contest.

“Dance Again” by Jennifer Lopez—Victoria and Rebecca are dancing.

“To Make You Feel My Love” by Garth Brooks—Scott dances with Jessie at Luckenback dance hall.

“Why Don’t You Love Me” by Hot Chelle Rae—Jessie leaves Scott’s house after they run into Chelsea inside Scott’s house. Scott accidentally calls Jessie “Chels.”

“Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts—Josh and Heather dance before they leave for their wedding at the coast.

“There You’ll Be” by Faith Hill—Greg (Josh’s father) dances with Heather for the father/daughter dance at the wedding.

“When You Walked into My Life” by Lila McCann—Josh and Heather’s wedding song.

“All You Ever” by Hunter Hayes—Scott asks Jessie to dance at the reception.

“New Favorite Memory” by Brad Paisley—Josh and Heather on their wedding night.

“Mama’s Broken Heart” by Miranda Lambert—Jessie walks into the Wild Coyote bar and sees Scott.

“A Little More Country” by Easton Corbin—Jessie dances with her high school friend at the Wild Coyote.

“Do You Remember” by Blake Shelton—Scott dances with Jessie and asks for her to forgive him.

“The One” by Skillet—Jessie and Scott make love for the first time.

“Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake—Josh and Heather tell each other they will love each other and be faithful forever. Eeeppp! This song is SO Josh and Heather’s song! *swoon*

“If You Wanna Touch Her, Ask” by Shania Twain—Jeff and Ari dance at the girls’ twenty-first birthday party.

“Buttons” by Pussycat Dolls—Everyone is dancing at the girls’ twenty-first birthday party.