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“Congratulations on getting drafted by Denver. It’s a great team to be a part of,” Alex said sincerely.

“Thanks, I’m heading there next week and trying to get all my stuff in order. I told Emily I would save her a seat for every game.”

Not missing a bit and as smooth as ever, Alex looked at Emily when he said, “I’m sure we will love going to the games.”

Emily knew the tension was about to break and finally interrupted before Eric could chime back in, “So, did you want to bring her back on Sunday night?”

Eric nodded. “We will call you throughout the weekend to touch base.”

Emily said her goodbyes to Emma and started to cry. Everything that the last four years had been centered around – school and Emma were gone and it overwhelmed her. Alex wrapped his arms around her as she spotted Eric looking back at them. Her heart broke again thinking about their situation.

Alex leaned down and whispered, “She will have a wonderful weekend getting to know her father and I’m going to have a wonderful weekend getting to her mother.”

Emily blushed
.
“Why don’t we get out of here?”

They said goodbye to her mot
her and she handed Emily a card. S
he recognized her father’s handwriting. She opened the card to see a check for five thousand dollars fall into her hand. Emily gasped as she read the card.

Emily,

I’m so upset that I couldn’t be there today but I asked your mother to hand you this card once you had graduated. I’m so proud of you today and you proved me wrong. You managed to balance school and motherhood like a pro. Your mother told me about Eric, I knew I didn’t like him but I’m proud of your decision. You have matured into a beautiful young woman. I hope you understand why I couldn’t stand next to you today, our lawyers group recently bought out another firm and we are currently in transition. I hope this check will help you find your first apartment and get on your feet. I’m proud of you Emily. Come and visit me soon.

I love you.

Dad

Emily started to tear up as she hugged her mother. She gave her the card and check back for safe keeping and headed with Alex to his car.

Alex opened the door for her and she climbed inside. “Thank you for coming today.”

“No problem, it’s an important day for you. I have a graduation present for you.”

“Alex, you already gave me flowers, which are enough.”

Alex smirked. “We are going to make one stop before heading to Sam’s party, ok?”

“Sure, where are we going?”

“It’s a surprise,” Alex said as he continued to drive down the interstate. He turned off towards the lake and followed the lakeside drive. The homes were beautiful with the lake as a backdrop. Emily admired the scenery as he pulled into a long driveway and headed towards a beautiful cabin.

“Whose house is this?” Emily asked.

“It’s my family’s place. We come here when we need to get away for awhile. So, this weekend, it’s ours.”

Emily got out of the car and walked around the outside of the large cabin. There was a long stone walkway that wrapped around the house, leading to a boat dock down on the lake. Alex came up behind Emily as she stopped on the front porch.

“My gift to you is a weekend away, no worries and no pressures, just us getting to know each other better and enjoying the outdoors.”

Emily sighed and turned to look at him. “Thank you, it’s just want I need right now.” They kissed softly, their lips barely touching each other. Alex ran his fingers through her hair as he deepened the kiss, feeling his tongue play with hers, she moaned softly.

She pressed tighter against him as she lost herself in his embrace
. W
hen she came back to her senses she pulled away and looked at him. “Remember that question you asked me earlier in the week?”

Alex nodded. “About how I want you to be my girlfriend?”

Emily looked at him and answered, “Yes, I will be yours.”

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