Free On Heartbreak Ridge: Movie Trilogy Prequel Novella (The Movie Trilogy) by Kimberly Stedronsky

taking an exit that I was unfamiliar with. “I’ve called and made you an appointment at the clinic.”
    “What clinic?” I asked, narrowing my eyes. “I already made an appointment. Matthew is taking me next week.”
    “This is a different clinic, Vivian. One with options.”
    “Options?” My eyes darted around the area, finally focusing on the remote building ahead. “What- is this an abortion clinic?”
    She continued to pull into the parking lot, nodding efficiently. “I think it’s important to know all the facts. All of your options. Matthew is a very nice man, and as time goes on and the two of you get to know each other better, the time will come for a life together. Beginning with marriage, and then children.”
    “I can’t even believe this. I can’t even fucking believe we’re having this conversation. Take me home.”
    “Vivian-”
    “Mom! Take me home!” I screamed at her then with the least amount of respect that I possessed.
    She was completely flustered, lowering her eyes and reaching for me. “Sweetheart, it’s truly a simple procedure-”
    “ How dare you bring me here, assuming that this is what I want . This is what you want. You will never accept Matthew. Take me home.”
    “You’re throwing your entire life away!” she cried, gesturing to the building. “We can leave here in an hour, and pretend none of this ever happened.”
    “Take. Me. Home .”
    I didn’t speak to her again as she turned the car around. Matthew met me at the door, holding me in his arms as I tearfully explained what my mother had done. For the first time in our short relationship, I saw his temper flare. He reached for his phone, dialing as I cried against his chest.
    “Greg, it’s Matthew,” he said, and I quieted at my dad’s name. “I’m giving you the option of packing Vivian’s things, or allowing me to pack them for her. She’s moving in with me permanently.” He went on to explain what my mother had done, and judging by their conversation, my father was already well aware of my mother’s plan.
    “What did he say?” I asked, cautious, still clinging to the hope that maybe my dad would accept my decisions.
    Matthew narrowed his eyes, tossing his phone to the counter. “He said ‘congratulations, asshole,’ and suggested that we look into Welfare.”
    My blood ran cold. Before I could start crying again, he placed a long, slow kiss on my forehead.
    “I don’t need them, ” I spat.
    “No, you don’t. You need to be loved.”
    Sighing, I pressed my face to his chest, letting him smooth my hair with his hands.
    God, I loved him.
    My father had boxes waiting, and Matthew went to pick them up while I lay curled in our bedroom. Staring at the ceiling, I decided that nothing else mattered but Matthew and our baby, and it was time to grow up and become my own person.
    By New Year’s Eve, Matthew had arranged for us to have a private dinner at the theater where we’ d met. The romantic lights created a soft aura around us as we sat on the stage, enjoying pasta and sharing dreams of our future.
    As midnight approached, Matthew lowered to one knee, and I felt my jaw drop as he produced a beautiful, modest diamond.
    “ Be my wife, Vivian. Make me happier than I ever imagined possible.”
    I watched him slide the diamond on my finger, nodding tearfully.
    “Yes. Yes ,” I whispered. “ I love you. ”
    He stood with me on the stage, lowering his lips to mine. “I love you more,” he countered sweetly, swaying with me in his arms.

Heartbreak Ridge
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    “ Fuck me! ”
    I fisted her hair and yanked, grinning as I bent her over my desk and slammed into her from behind. The girl to my right crept in, dragging her thick lips over my shoulders.
    “Not me, her . Kiss her ,” I ordered the brunette. The blonde that I was fucking turned her head slightly, allowing the brunette to tangle her tongue with hers.
    God, I was wasted. I had no idea how or why my dick continued functioning, but I was