Chapter 6. Drake Leaves Home

Everyone drove off to Bernie's Ranch for a few days to attend Denver and Sapphire’s wedding. It was just an hour's drive away towards the west of Houston. After driving through scenic countryside, they finally reached the 500-acre working ranch. It was set in the peaceful countryside amidst majestic live Oaks and beautiful gurgling lakes maintained at the ranch for its guests. 

There was excitement in the air as they all alighted from their cars, taking in the fresh air and the sprawling greenery all around them.

“This place feels so close to my heart. Even I’ll have my wedding here,” said Nate, glancing at Alexis, who had been exceptionally quiet for the last few days. Ever since she heard Nelson’s parents discuss Drake leaving Houston and going away to Stanford, she had been heartbroken. Drake had stopped talking to her, and that hurt her even more. She tried breaking up with Nate many times without creating a scene in her sister’s fa