“Hey,” Emily replied, trying to sound casual despite the butterflies in her stomach.
“We’ll figure it out,” he said. “We’ll make our own way, and we won’t let anyone else dictate our happiness.” Sinful Summer- A Tale of Forbidden Love -Ch. 2....
As they sat there, the stars twinkling above them, Emily knew that she had made her choice. She was going to follow her heart, no matter the cost. But as the days turned into weeks, the consequences of their love began to catch up with them. Their families found out, and they were furious. She was going to follow her heart, no matter the cost
As they stood there, the air between them charged with electricity, Emily knew that she had to make a choice. She could continue to follow the rules, to obey the expectations of their families and the town. Or she could take a chance, and see where this forbidden love might lead. As the days turned into weeks, Emily and Alex found themselves growing closer and closer. They would steal glances at each other in public, their eyes locking in a way that made Emily feel like she was home. As they stood there, the air between them
“You’re throwing away your future,” Emily’s mother said, her voice shrill with anger. “You’re throwing away everything we’ve worked for.”
Emily’s heart soared at his words. She felt the same way, but she was scared. Scared of what their families would do, scared of what the town would say.