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But we know deep down it’s only a pipe drea away is an unobtainable goal, no matter how many plans we make for that to happen

“It’s in Dallas”

My hand freezes on her face for a second before I pull it away “Dallas?”

She nods, her eyes dropping to her clasped hands now that I’ her pretty face

“That’s great,” I repeat, althoughas I reach for my jeans

Wincing when I bang my elbow on the driver’s side , I still can’t look her in the eyes

This is her chance, the opportunity to leave

“They have several coins but my scoff cuts her off

She knows better College isn’tHell, despite raduation, the only reason I’ve darkened the doors at school was for her

“You don’t want to go?”

I turn and glare at her, hating the pain I see in her eyes with er I’

“Go?” I snap I want nothing istically, it doesn’t make sense “And do what?”

“We can get an apart”

“Are you forgetting I have no money?”

I had plenty before she showed up, but those ill-gotten gains withered ahen I stopped associating with the other guys from school Tinley’s family may be poor and have fallen on bad ti to church every Sunday, spending tiether as a family