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I hear laughter and look up to see Aria walking toward a dimly lit cafe. I swallow, still caught by her beauty, even from a distance. What is it about this girl? I\u2019m drawn to her. It\u2019s the most illogical thing I\u2019ve ever experienced, but I simply cannot resist her. When I\u2019m not actively controlling my mind, her face is front and center.<\/p>\n

Her kiss, though only in our memories, is all I seem to be able to think about. As if in a trance, I open the door and stride toward the cafe. Everything inside of me is screaming out a warning. Don\u2019t go in there. Don\u2019t let her see you.<\/p>\n

Run away! But I can\u2019t stop even if I wanted to. The bell jingles above the door and the muted sounds of laughter and conversation wash over me. She\u2019s sitting with her back toward the window, strumming lightly on guitar strings with her eyes closed. Her dark silky hair is tossed over her shoulder in a messy braid. I groan in frustration.<\/p>\n

I want to walk right up to her and kiss those full lips like nobody\u2019s business. Instead, I sit down in the back corner. \u201cBut I\u2019ll never know a thing more true, as the day I feel in love with you.\u201d Her words pierce my heart. They are for me. I don\u2019t know how I can be sure, but I am. My lips curve. I know I shouldn\u2019t feel pleased about that, but I am. She finishes the song and opens her eyes as the music fades to silence.<\/p>\n

They land on me like she was expecting to see me. The surprise on her face tells me she wasn\u2019t. I give her a half smile, royally distracted. Who does she think I am? Jameson? Or Wisdom? Her delicate fingers strum into the next song and I sit there enraptured. Her breathy voice, occasional smile, and confident musicianship. It\u2019s the perfect package. She was born for this. I can\u2019t tear my gaze away. After what feels like an eternity, she announces a break. She rises to her feet and starts walking toward me.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m surprised, assuming she\u2019d want to stay as far away from me as possible because of the jerk I\u2019ve been, but she sits down across from me and lifts a brow. A very cute brow. \u201cWhat are you doing here?\u201d I give my head a shake and flash her a grin. \u201cWho are you? The cafe police or something?\u201d That brings a smile to her lips.<\/p>\n

\u201cIs that how it\u2019s going to be?\u201d I shrug. \u201cI thought I\u2019d come hear you play. You\u2019re pretty good.\u201d She rolls her eyes. \u201cOh, well gee. Thanks so much. I can see it cost you a lot to say that.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This serial is dedicated secondly, to you dear reader. I think there\u2019s a little rebel in us all. And as a fairly new indie author, your support and readership mean the world to me, so there\u2019s that. I couldn\u2019t put these stories out there without you. And, as always, my works are dedicated to my kids and hubby. They are patient, they are silly, they keep me focused, and sometimes they drive me insane. But what\u2019s life without a little insanity? 1kitap1.com\/en More from Stone Blink: Rebel Minds Serial Blink 1: Rebel Minds Blink 2: Rebel Minds Blink 3: Rebel Minds Blink 4: Rebel Minds Blink 5: Rebel Minds Sampler Bundle (Free) Stone Dystopia: 3 Book Set The Island Trilogy Desperation (The Island I) Escalation (The Island II) Deliverance (The Island III) The Unbelief Series Rehabilitation (Unbelief I) Ruin (Unbelief II) Revelation (Unbelief III) God Wars: The Beginnings (An Unbelief Prequel) The Absence of Song Trilogy Awakening (Absence of Song I) Becoming (Absence of Song II) Chosen (Absence of Song III) Absence of Song Box Set Please visit http:\/\/www.CBStoneBooks.com for the most up-to-date information on new releases, future releases, and upcoming important dates.<\/p>\n

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