You Only (Cameron Farms Book 1) - Melanie Jayne Page 0,16

her friend wasn’t saying.

“I’m tired of doing the same old thing.” Jasmine sat straighter. “I feel like life is passing me by.”

“Do you have any ideas about what changes you would like to make? Things you might want to try?” Hale approached the subject cautiously. Jazz had always been so certain of the life she wanted, living in a beautifully restored home with her family, following in her mother’s footsteps to be the next queen of local society. She was shocked to hear that Jazz was having doubts.

Jasmine dropped her eyes. “I have something in mind, but I don’t want to say anything yet.”

Hale waited until Jasmine looked up. “Hey, you know I’m here, always in your corner, Jazz. When you are ready, anything you need from me, it’s yours.”

Jasmine gave Hale a huge smile. She made a promise that she would watch her friend more closely.

“Ashley’s experimenting.” Hale changed subjects, hoping that some gossip would lighten things.

“What does that mean, with drugs?” Jasmine was shocked.

“No, with women, she has a date tomorrow night with a woman.” Hale grinned at her best friend, watching the shock disappear and the flash of interest take over.

“Oh. I didn’t know she was into girls. Not that it matters, I mean isn’t the saying ‘no one can please a woman like another woman’?” Jazz warmed up to the topic.

“She told me that she was tired of guys, so she thought she would try this. I think she was worried about what I would think if I found out.” If only she knew that Hale was very open to experimenting. She had tried really hard to find someone to replace Finn.

“She looks up to you. You practically rescued her off the street. Obviously, you haven’t told her much about your dating past.” Jasmine added dryly.

“She’s a smart girl, I mean, woman. She works hard and I think she likes her job. I know what it’s like growing up here with an infamous mother. And no, I haven’t told her about my experiences. She’s never asked and I wasn’t sure how to bring it up. I’m sure that she sees me as an older woman and she might not want to hear about my sex life.”

“I’m glad you have each other. Hmm, I wonder if she’ll tell us about her date.” Jasmine rubbed her hands together dramatically.

“She’s twenty-one. She’ll tell us everything if we give her the chance, especially if we add in a little alcohol. Remember those days?”

“Oh my God, how can I forget? Those long conversations about our futures over a bottle, we were so serious and naïve, so sure that we could have it all.” Jasmine smiled, shaking her head.

“We should plan a girls’ night. Ashley has asked a couple of times to hear the Finn saga from me.”

“And me, because I can throw in some parts from Finn’s point of view and my own.”

“I’m sorry about leaving you to deal with that mess. I never asked you about it.” She couldn’t blame that on her youth because she’d had plenty of opportunities over the years. She’d been too afraid to hear the truth.

“It’s in the past.” Jasmine tried to shrug it off.

“But I dumped my mess on you and never asked if you wanted it or how you handled it. I was so selfish.” Through the years, Jazz had always been supportive of her need to understand her feelings. She had never made her feel guilty for running. She really wanted her to find happiness.

“It was rough. I missed my best friend, but I was never mad at you. I was confused and worried about you, but never mad.” Jasmine was so special. Hale had never really thought about how lucky she was to have a friend like Jazz in her life, protecting her back all of these years.

“You’re the best, Jasmine.” She felt her eyes burn and a lump form in her throat.

“Enough. Don’t let today shake you, what you did was brave and you’ve turned out pretty good. If you had stayed here, you would have been miserable. I believe that.” Jasmine meant what she was saying, her expression was fierce.

“Thanks, bestie.” Hale had tears in her voice and she was pretty sure, a dorky smile on her face. God, she loved Jazz.

“So let’s start planning for your future. We have the July 4th Festival coming up.”

“Do you all still do the parade?”

“Yes, and fireworks at ten. Plus, there is an invitation only cocktail party to raise money for the