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Chapter 32
When I woke up a few hours later, Ranger was gone. In all honesty Im glad he was. Its easier to concentrate on what I have to do without him around. Everyone in the group was up by now and getting ready to forge ahead to the final check point a few miles ahead.
We had dodged bullets, swam through swamps, gotten kidnapped and gone without food and sleep. If it werent for all the rigorous training wed received before this, none of us would have made it this far. If only my friends in Trenton could see me now! They wouldnt believe the transformation Ive made, just since I was home last. Although my hair was definitely a wreck, my body was toned to perfection. My skin was a tanned, almost brown from the sun. The lack of makeup bothered me at first, but my skin seems to be in much better condition now that I just wear sun block. For once I feel totally comfortable in my own skin, and dont care what other people think. Well....with the exception of one person...
The trip to the checkpoint was short and we arrived before the other group. We high fived each other and sat down on our packs to rest a minute. Damien leaned up against me and began singing.
I recognized it as Im yours by Jason Mraz. We havent sung in awhile, so I was surprised when I heard a few of the other guys join in.
Well, you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but youre so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks, now I'm tryin to get back
Before the cool done run out I'll be givin it my best test
And nothin's gonna stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some
But I won't hesitate no more,
No more, it cannot wait
I'm yours
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By now Damien was on his feet singing with Tuck and some of the other guys. I didnt really know the words so I didnt join in, but it seemed as though they were singing to me. It was really sweet.
Well open up your mind and see like me
open up your plans and damn you're free
look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
listen to the music at the moment people dance and sing with me
Were just 1 big family
And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved
So, i won't hesitate no more,
no more, it cannot wait i'm sure
there's no need to complicate our time is short
this is our fate
I'm yours
Scooch on over closer, dear
And I will nibble your ear
I've been spendin' way too long checkin' my tongue in the mirror
and bendin' over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
and so I drew a new face and I laughed
I guess what I'd be sayin' is there ain't no better reason
to rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons
it's what we aim to do
our name is our virtue
But I won't hesitate no more,
no more it cannot wait
I'm yours
well open up your mind and see like me
open up your plans and damn you're free
look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
listen to the music of the moment come and dance with me
ah, la one big family
it's your god forsaken right to be loved, loved, loved, loved
open up your mind and see like me
open up your plans and damn you're free
look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
listen to the music of the moment come and dance with me
ah, la happy family
it's our god forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved
it's our god forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved
listen to the music of the moment come and dance with me
ah, la peaceful melodies
it's you god forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved
When they finished, everyone clapped, including the instructors, who I hadnt noticed come up behind me. Ranger was with two other men in uniform along with Bobby.
Ranger hushed the group with one look. The final leg of your training will start today. Ive decided to cut your stay short and only make you do a week of the last course. Sergeant First Class Brown is a medic and will be checking over each of you to make sure there are no wounds or illnesses. Ranger said gesturing towards Bobby.
Bobby began checking over everyone in our group. There were no major wounds and only one person had a cold. He gave a few shots of antibiotics and then sat down next to me.
Looks like youve done pretty good for yourself bomber. He said smiling.
I laughed. Ive done ok. Im just glad I made it through til now. If anything goes wrong between now and the end of the week Ill be so pissed!
He patted me on the back. Im sure everything will go fine. It was good to see you Steph. We all miss you. Tank and Lester send their love.
I laughed at the mention of Lester. Tell Lester I havent forgotten about him sending the video of me singing to everyone one at Rangeman. Tell him his payback is coming soon.
Bobby gave such a booming laugh that everyone looked our way.
Ill tell him bomber. I look forward to seeing what you have planned for Santos. Its about time he gets a taste of his own medicine!
Actually, Im going to need your help. I cant get things ready from here, so Ill need you to do a few things for me back in Trenton.
I leaned over and whispered my plans into his ear.
He grinned from ear to ear. No problem Steph. Ill have everything done by the time you get back. With that he got up and went to check on the other group.
Time for another week of hell. The only thing that has kept me going is the fact that Ive actually accomplished something. No one can ever tell me again that I dont have the skill necessary to do my job.
**More to come soon! Let me know how you liked it!