Dear James | Chapter Twenty-One + Epilogue

Chapter Twenty-One:    I did it. I wrote the letter. I wrote every single thing about Larry’s deal. About the money, the opportunity to write and create my own music, and sell albums for a profit. It reminded me of one of the little lovesick girls in the romantic comedies who were so desperate to…

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Dear James | Chapter Twenty

(⚠️THIS IS NOT THE FINAL CHAPTER OF DEAR JAMES — ONE CHAPTER LEFT!⚠️) Chapter Twenty:    I couldn’t bring myself to tell James that I made a deal with a record label. Every time I looked at him, his ocean blue eyes and his charismatic grin made me decide against the idea. Things were great…

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Dear James | Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Nineteen:    James and I had officially been a so-called couple for a few days. The day after we kissed, we came to school and it seemed everyone knew it happened. As soon as we walked through the doors, all of the students stared at us adoringly. It was like I was the center…

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Dear James | Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Eighteen:    After school, James gave me a ride home. I was reluctant to ask at first, given that I have…different emotions toward him right now, but also because he seemed unlike himself when Annie was showing the video around the school. He seemed almost bothered by the fact that over twenty million people…

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Dear James | Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Seventeen:    I stared at the board, attempting to comprehend what the teacher was scribbling down. Since the concert, I’ve been trying to bring my grades up to at least a B plus. So far, I have only brought four out of my five classes up to that: Language Arts, Spanish, Social Studies, and…

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Dear James | Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Sixteen:    I woke up at six-thirty sharp. My alarm went off and blared “Dancing Queen” by ABBA in my ears. Due to the fact I hadn’t got to sleep until ten o’clock last night, I was a wreck. I slapped my phone screen and hoped that would be enough to stop the noise….

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Dear James | Chapter Fifteen

Here’s a link in case you want to hear the original song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Voo86mlxZvA (you can listen to it as you reading the singing parts. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THE OWNER OF THE VIDEO) E N J O Y ! ! ✌🏻👋🏻🤘🏻 Chapter Fifteen:    James struck the opening chorus of the song. As soon as…

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Dear James | Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fourteen:    I sat on my bed, swaddled in my covers, wearing an oversized Levi’s shirt and my most comfortable pair of jeans. My windows were covered by curtains, only allowing little slivers of light to shine through. I had my earbuds in, listening to sad classical music. I hoped it would ease my…

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Dear James | Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Thirteen:    The next morning, I woke up early to meet James for rehearsal. I was already dressed and put together for the school day when I crept downstairs. I was just about to make a run for the door and get into Annie’s car when I saw Mom lounging on the couch with…

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Dear James | Chapter Twelve

Chapter Twelve:    I remember the police dragging me out of their car. Cameras flashed everywhere: people were shouting and crying my name to answer their numerous questions. I never answered. Mostly because I could care less, but also because the police told me to stay silent.  Mom was a wreck: when I entered the…

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