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to me they were making threats on my well being.  Dad hired a security detail for me but never said a word about it.  For years I had no idea there were people following me around. After my parents split, I lost my childhood. My dad rarely let me do things other kids got to do and I was treated like an outcast.  I didn’t have many friends and I didn’t realize until years later that most people knew what my dad was doing and I was guilty by association. No one wanted their kids hanging around me.” She paused to collect her thoughts and Beaux moved to sit beside her, taking her hand in his. After a few minutes, she continued on. 
    “I started college a few years late because my dad was so paranoid. My freshman year of college I met Jeff.  He was in every one of my classes and seemed perfect. We studied together, went out together, did everything together.  Soon we started dating and I knew something was off, but I was so happy to have someone want me, I ignored that niggling feeling.  Last spring I found out Jeff wasn’t really a student at all. He was part of the security detail my dad hired. Sleeping with me was just a job perk.  Disbelief clouded my judgment and I couldn’t believe I had been betrayed by the two men I cared most about in the world.  I was so mad and hurt that I told my father he no longer owned that title.  What father puts money above the safety of his child and continues his dangerous operations even knowing his child was in danger because of them? It was and still is a rough situation for me.  I ended up failing a class, thus the summer class I have to take to graduate.”
    Beaux held her tighter, angry that any father could treat a child like that, and livid at the creep Jeff was.  No wonder she had appeared so frosty yesterday and so hurt he had used her to make Daniella jealous.  He felt like a first class jerk and his past with Daniella seemed so minor compared to what Lacy had been through.
    “I’m sorry Lacy.  I’m sorry your dad can’t see enough of his amazing daughter to put you first.  I’m sorry Jeff used you. But most of all, I am sorry I used you yesterday.”
    “You’re forgiven.  I had to tell you my story so that I can answer your question.” Beaux had been so absorbed in Lacy’s story that he forgot he had even asked a question, but now they were coming full circle. “Since I was thirteen, I’ve wanted a place to belong, a place that feels like home.  I shouldn’t trust anyone after what I’ve been through and I certainly shouldn’t trust anyone I’ve only know since yesterday.  But while spending time with you today, I had that feeling for the first time in over twelve years. There is something about you and this place that feels like home and it defies all logic and common sense, but to answer your question, yes I want to explore this.  I have no idea what will happen or if we can make it work, but I know there is something real between us and it deserves a chance.”
    Beaux kissed her forehead.  “Then we will have this week and see where it takes us.”
    “Beaux? Promise me one thing please.”
    “Anything.”
    “Sara does not know any of this beyond the affair between our parents. Please don’t tell Justin or her.  I’m not ready for them to know yet.”
    “Speaking of, I better get you back to her before she thinks I kidnapped you.”
    “I hope she rested well.  She tried to hide it yesterday, but that scare took a lot out of her.”
    “Justin called me this morning and warn ed me to play nice today. He is worried too and didn’t want us upsetting Sara.   I had made it pretty obvious I wasn’t too happy about this arrangement and then I saw Daniella Saturday night.  I acted pretty shitty yesterday so I guess he had reason to give me an earful this morning.”
    “I’m sorry I caused trouble between you two.”
    “No worries, you weren’t the problem.  Justin and I go way back and if one of us is being an ass we have no