No Regrets (Live Today #2) by Savana Jade Read Free Book Online Page B

placing his hands on my arms holding me still. “And you are still my daughter, no matter what you think. You will listen to what I have to say.” He scolds. “Now sit down and enjoy your dinner. Then we will sit and talk like adults.” He pulls out my chair and sits me down like a child.
    Shock, my body is in utter shock. I have no words for anyone. I sit at the table and stare down at the plate in front of me. Drew sits beside me and places his hand on mine for support. “You okay?” He whispers. I have no words for him right now. As the meal is served in front of us, all I can do is hold onto Drew’s hand for dear life. “Jenna.” His voice is more forceful. Still, I don’t answer. He pushes his chair back and attempts to take me with him.
    “If you could please excuse us for a moment.” He pulls my chair out for me to stand and follow him, he continues, “Please begin eating. We won’t be long.” He guides me out of the dining room and straight outside the back door. Once we make our way to where the sand meets the boardwalk, he walks us over to the bench that sits at the edge. He kneels in front of me, not saying a word and removes my sandals. “Now,” he sits beside me with a long sigh. “Let’s talk.”
    My toes instinctively bury themselves into the sand. “I have nothing to talk about.” I say watching my toes disappear.
    “Don’t bullshit me Jenna.” He snaps. “It’s apparent he is your dad. And I can guess you didn’t know he was here.”
    Shaking my head. “How was I supposed to know Drew? We assumed all these years he couldn’t handle us and took off. Never in my wildest dreams would I imagine him living the life here with my mom.” I cry out. “Here we were trying to survive while the entire time both of them were living the life. Who does that to their kids? Huh?” I stand and head toward the water. “I swear, when Gabe and I have kids, they will know how it feels to be wanted and loved.”
    “Did you just say what I thought I heard you say?” Drew asks following me toward the water.
    “Oh my God Drew! Did I just see a future with Gabriel?” I ask in shock as I recall the words I just said. He begins to laugh at me, I can’t help but laugh along with him. “What the hell is happening to me?”
    “Oh, I would say you’re whooped, or you’re simply in love.” He shoves my shoulder, pushing me into the water. I scream as the water is colder than I thought it would be.
    “You just wait Drew. Your day will come.” I laugh splashing him with the water causing him to jump back. He pulls me into his arms.
    “Don’t count on it.” He says. “We need to talk about your dad.” Changing his tone to a more serious note.
    “I need my phone Drew.” I insist. “I need to talk to Brennan.” He reaches in his pocket and hands me my phone. I lean into him as I turn it on and dial Brennan’s number.
    “Jenna? What’s up sis?” He sounds happy to hear from me. I can hear Gabe in the background asking to speak to me. I can’t help but smile hearing his voice. This is the longest we’ve stayed apart from each other, except rehab of course. But even then, he insisted on visiting every day. I miss him so damn much.
    “Bren, dad’s here.” I say quickly before I lose my nerve. The line goes silent for a while. “Brennan?”
    “I’m here.” He finally says. “Has he said anything?”
    “Not really. I didn’t really give him a chance. But he did try to scold me like I was five again.” I say before going over the short conversation dad and I had to Brennan. “I kind of went into panic mode before Drew dragged me outside.”
    “Are you okay?” he asks concerned.
    “I… actually Brennan, I think I am.” I answer honestly. “I mean, at this point, nothing can surprise me anymore.”
    “Yeah, I guess not. How long is he visiting for?” He asks.
    “Uh. Well, this is the thing. He said this was his house.”
    “What?” He yells through the phone causing me to