No Regrets (Live Today #2) Read Online Free

“Thank you.”
    He kisses my forehead. “Anytime.”
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                  “So, I was thinking about the Meramec Caverns.” Drew says as we drive past miles and miles of nothing.
    “Caverns? Like underground?” I’m afraid of the answer. Heights and being beneath the ground scare me to death.
    “Well, of course underground. They wouldn’t be caverns if they were above ground.” He laughs at me.
    “I don’t know Drew.” I say nervously. “I’m not sure about going under the ground. I mean what if there’s an earthquake?” He barks a laugh.
    “We aren’t California anymore Jems. C’mon, live a little.” He slaps my leg.
    “Okay, but if we die…” He laughs again.
    “If we die, then there’s nothing to worry about is there?” I shove his shoulder and begin to laugh with him.
    We took our time to get to the caverns. Stopping whenever we felt like it to enjoy the scenery, or simply to stretch our legs. It was nice having a companion to travel with. As much as I loved traveling from southern California to Washington in peace and quiet, it’s nice to share small talk and the comfort of being with someone. Drew has been wonderful. I don’t think I can thank him enough for everything he has done for me in the past few days, let alone since I met him.
    “Did you know?” I say as if I’ve known this fact. “That the Meramec Caverns was a hideout place for the famous Jesse James?” I read from my phone as we get closer to Stanton Missouri.
    “Like the real Jesse James? The country’s original bad ass?” He asks with a slight smirk.
    “Yeah. Like rough and tough cowboy shit. Not the one with the bikes.” I laugh. As much as I’m trying to hide my fear from walking who know how far into a cave, I’m actually kind of excited to see some of it’s history.
    “You think we’ll see his ghost?” He laughs. “Maybe I’ll buy a ten gallon hat for memories.” He says slapping my thigh again.
    “You’re so going to buy a ten gallon hat. It’s kind of like this one time when Gabe…” I suddenly stop when I mention Gabriel’s name. He squeezes my leg.
    “Hey.” I look out the window. “Jenna, hey.” He smacks my thigh hard enough for me to jump. “Thing’s will be alright. I promise you. He’s not gone forever. And don’t forget it was your choice to leave.”
    I take his hand in mine and hold it tightly. “He spoke to you didn’t he?” I ask. I already knew the answer. I heard him talking on the phone when he thought I was asleep. But I want to hear it from him. He sighs moving his hand to intertwine our fingers together.
    “Yeah, he did. I was talking to Brennan this morning when he took the phone from him.”
    “And?”
    “He told me everything Jenna. But that’s all I have to say about it. It’s not my place to talk about his excuses or reasons.”
    “God Drew. Why do you always have to be so noble for everyone?” I ask irritated. He knows what Gabriel has to say, he always has. But he never spills. “Doesn’t it bug you knowing everything but never saying anything about it?”
    He chuckles softly. “I can’t help it if I am so loveable that everyone tells me their troubles and deep dark secrets. Maybe it’s in my genes.”
    I begin laughing at him. “Now that’s funny. I’ve seen what’s been put into your jeans. Believe me Drew, you are no Angel.”
    “Not those jeans, smartass.” He squeezes my hand tightly.
    “Ouch!” I laugh. “Okay, okay. Not those jeans. I think you’re right though Drew. You and your dad are a lot alike.”
    “Yeah, well don’t tell him that.” He laughs. “He will try to get me follow his footsteps, again.”
    “Your secret’s safe with me.” I say before the mood changes again. “Thank you Drew. I know this is hard for you to be the middle man.” I wipe a tear from my eye before he notices. “I just miss him so much it hurts.”
    He lets go of my hand “I can only imagine babe. Hey, let’s talk about this later