Emotional Ballad for Millennials

For as long as I can remember, Lachlan West has been the love of my life and my brother's best friend. The trouble is, he kissed me four years ago and then never spoke to me again. I was doing great pretending he doesn't exist until I was assigned to write an article about former college athletes, and I learned that the sexy single-dad is my first interview. Determined to wow my editor with an amazing sportsball piece (Have I mentioned I know nothing about sports?), I head to Ember Falls, ready to face my fears—and the man I love.

The grumpy quarterback turned fireman wants nothing to do with me or my article. Yet, somehow, I persuade him to let me follow him around for a few weeks, and even if he said yes just to get rid of me, I'll take it. The longer I stay in his small town, the more complicated our story gets. The boundaries we set fall to the ground—along with our clothes. He holds me like I matter, touches me like I'm cherished, and kisses me like he loves me. We both know I have to leave Ember Falls, and he'll never follow—I only wish I could write a different ending to our story.

In the end, I manage to produce an incredible article that impresses my editor, but the real victory is in the reconnection with Lachlan. As we part ways, there's a bittersweet feeling hanging in the air, knowing that our paths may never cross again. But the memories we've created, the passion we've shared, and the love that still lingers between us will forever be etched in my heart.

Despite the challenges and the years of distance, there's an undeniable connection that pulses through us, a bond that transcends time and space. Lachlan has always been the one, the one who holds the key to my heart, the one who understands me like no one else. As I bid farewell to Ember Falls and the man I love, I can't help but wonder if fate will one day bring us back together, or if this is truly the end of our story.

In the depths of my soul, I know that Lachlan will always have a piece of me, and I, of him. The memories we've shared, the moments we've cherished, and the love we've discovered will forever shape who we are. Though the future may be uncertain, the past has left an indelible mark on our lives, and for that, I am grateful.

As I step onto the train, leaving Ember Falls behind, I can't help but feel a sense of longing and nostalgia. The time we spent together, though brief, has left an imprint on my heart, and I know that no matter where life takes me, a part of me will always remain in that small town, with the man who holds my heart.

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