Chapter 14
Chapter Fourteen
Lucky
Please let her give me another chance. -Lucky
Seventy-two hours. It’s been a full three days since Rose left my house and my life. It’s been a little over twenty-four hours since the guys talked some sense into me. During that time, I’ve thought a lot over what I want to say to her. I’m still not sure if the words are right.
My hands are sweaty as I lift my fist to knock. Fuck, I hope she’ll listen. I hope she’ll give me a chance to make this right. If she doesn’t…if she doesn’t, well then, I don’t know what I’ll do.
I’m starting to panic when the door finally swings open. I find myself face-to-face with my worst care scenario. Her father.
“Mr. Alderman, I know you probably don’t want to see my face again, but I’m here to see your daughter.
We’re both adults and she has the choice if she wants to see me again.
I mean, she may not, the way I screwed things up, but I should get the chance to plead my case, you know?
I know you may think I’m a bum and that I’m not worthy of her.
Hell, I don’t even think I’m worthy of her, but if there’s a chance… ”
Mr. Alderman holds up a palm. “Stop, Mr. Chapman.” His lips curve up in amusement. “You’re right. I already decided that y’all are both adults and you can figure this out for yourselves. I overstepped by coming to your house. I’ve already apologized to my daughter for it.”
I raise an eyebrow. “You have?”
He nods. “I have.” He opens the door a little wider. “Now, convincing her to give you another chance might be the hard part. She’s stubborn like her Mama was and can hold a grudge. I hope you’re ready to beg.”
I wring my hands together and step inside. “I’m ready, sir. I’m ready to do whatever it takes to win her back.”
Mr. Alderman chuckles. “Well, as much as I would like to see that I have friends to meet for dinner. I’ll leave you two to settle it.
She’s up in her room. Upstairs, first door to the right.
” He taps me lightly on the shoulder. “Don’t mess this up, son.
She’s worth it, but I’m sure you already know that. ”
I nod in agreement. “Yep, I sure do.”
He leaves and I find myself walking up the stairs with a heart full of hope and fear. Please God, let her give me another chance.