Right on page three of this journal mom said she was upset that she was even pregnant with me but it was the only way for her to keep dad in her life and it made me cry.

Before I knew what was happening big strong arms were wrapped around me holding me close.

I just melted in Stone's arms. I closed the journal and turned over burying my face in his chest.

He kissed the top of my head and run his fingers through my hair. "It's ok Chesney I got you."

I wrapped my arm around him and closed my eyes just breathing in his scent.

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"I only got to the third page of the journal and I guess she had found out she was pregnant with me and didn't want me but she wanted to get her claws into my dad."

"What in the actual hell? She wrote that down?"

"Yeah she said if it was up to her she would have had an abortion but the only way my dad would stay with her was if she messed up her body and had a kid."

"That is ridiculous. Does she not know a baby is a blessing? I am glad that your dad was in the picture otherwise you wouldn't be here and I think you are a spectacular person."

"Thank you, Stone. It means so much to have you to talk to. I can't talk to Clay about this I mean how can I?"

"At some point, you have to tell him. Maybe she changed her mind after you arrived. I mean she did get pregnant again."

"For my dad probably."

"Well, I'm sure she wrote it in that journal but I don't think you should read any more of that tonight. You don't need to get more upset Chesney."

"You are right." I sighed.

"I can stay here with you if you want."

"I would like that Stone."

We get under the cover and we lay back down and I snuggle into his chest.

Stone gently runs his finger up and down my back until I fall asleep.

When his alarm goes off I open my eyes and see Stone and there is just something about him that makes me feel safe.

I have never felt safe in someone else's arms since my dad passed when I was fourteen years old.

I wipe the tear that is leaking out of my eye and Stone wakes and pulls me close to him.

"Morning sweetheart are you ok?"

"I am thank you." I smile up at him.

"I need to get ready for work."

"How about I go make the coffee then?" I asked.

"Sure sounds good. Everything you need is by the coffee pot and right above it."

I watch him get out of bed and I get up and go to the bathroom before I walk to the kitchen and start the coffee.

I look at my phone and Clay had texted me a few times. I decided I should send him a message back and let him know that I was ok.

📱 I stayed with Stone but I am ok. I will be home soon to change my clothes.

📱 Can we talk tonight sis?
📱 Sure I will see you after work.
📱 See you then.

Stone walked into the kitchen smelling great. I don't know what cologne he wears but I like it.

"Clay was worried so after work this evening he wants to talk."

"It's probably best if you did talk."

"Thanks for letting me stay with you Stone."

"Anytime you need a break you are welcome here." He said pouring the coffee into cups.

Cotton jumped up on the counter and I scratched him on the head. "Good morning Cotton."

Stone chuckled while taking a drink of his coffee. "You have spoiled my cat."

I smile at him. "Sorry, not sorry."

"That's what I figured." He laughed.

"Do you mind taking me home so that I can change my clothes? I mean people will talk."

"Who Whit?"

"No Dwight." I laughed.

We finished our coffee and then got ready and headed out to his truck.

"What will you be doing today?"

"I am going to help you guys put up the flowers and then I am going to disappear since you have that wedding going on and I can't be hammering or anything." He laughed.

"Good idea but you don't have to help with the flowers Stone."

"I want everything to be perfect for you today Chesney."

I smile over at him. "That's incredibly sweet of you Stone."

"Don't tell anyone it may ruin my reputation" He chuckled as we pulled up at Clay's.

He got out and walked inside with me and I walked to my bedroom to get dressed and he followed.

I mean he has already seen me naked I don't think it matters too much what he sees.

Today I have to dress up so I go to my closet and pick out a light green color dress.

"You think this will be ok for the wedding today?"

"I don't see why not. Did Whit say to dress up?"

"No but I am the owner now which is weird to say and I think I should look nice."

"I think that is a good idea. I mean you do have to represent." He smiled.

"Give me a few!"

I go into the bathroom and pull my hair up and slip my dress on before applying some makeup.

When I walk out Stone smiles. "You look beautiful."

"Thanks, Stone! It's not too much?"

"Nah you look like an owner of a wedding venue."

"Thanks!" I grab my bag and we head back out to his truck and it didn't take long until we arrived at the venue.

Loretta was already there dropping off the flowers and Whitney was talking to her.

I walked up and introduced myself and she smiled. "I'm sure we will be seeing a lot of each other."

"I am sure we will." I smile at her.