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    What We'll Leave Behind: Thirty-Eight
    What We'll Leave Behind: Thirty-Eight
    What We'll Leave Behind: Thirty-Eight
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    What We'll Leave Behind: Thirty-Eight

    By Len Webster

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    One chance meeting on a white beach in Thailand would set their story in stone.

    Eighteen and fresh out of high school, Stevie Appleton is about to embark on a form of freedom she has never known. When offered the chance to go to Thailand to celebrate the end of high school, she takes it. What she doesn’t know is that saying yes would lead to meeting him.

    Having just finished his Bachelor, Julian Moors can’t wait to party away the last three years of university. All he wants from his holiday in Thailand is to relax on the beach, drink and have the time of his life. However, the moment his eyes land on the beautiful blonde reading on the beach, he knows he can’t stay away. All his other wants no longer matter. What does matter is getting to know the girl behind the mockingbird. 

    Enter Stevie and Julian’s memory vault. 


    No names. No past. Just right now.


    Seven days to fall in love.
    Seven days until their end.
    Seven days until they both wake up heartbroken.


    And four more years until they meet again.

     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLen Webster
    Release dateJun 23, 2015
    ISBN9781507087763
    What We'll Leave Behind: Thirty-Eight
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    Len Webster

    Associate Professor Len Webster has expertise in educational policy, educational development, quality development and flexible learning. Currently he is the Educational Adviser in the Centre for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching (CALT) at Monash University, Australia. He previously was the director of an educational development unit in the Faculty of Law, Monash University, where he was the Faculty Quality Development Coordinator. He has also been a reviewer of the Australian University Quality Agency conference proceedings.

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      What We'll Leave Behind - Len Webster

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      Thirty-Eight Series

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      One chance meeting on a white beach in Thailand would set their story in stone.

      Eighteen and fresh out of high school, Stevie Appleton is about to embark on a form of freedom she has never known. When offered the chance to go to Thailand to celebrate the end of high school, she takes it. What she doesn’t know is that saying yes would lead to meeting him.

      Having just finished his Bachelor, Julian Moors can’t wait to party away the last three years of university. All he wants from his holiday in Thailand is to relax on the beach, drink and have the time of his life. However, the moment his eyes land on the beautiful blonde reading on the beach, he knows he can’t stay away. All his other wants no longer matter. What does matter is getting to know the girl behind the mockingbird.

      Enter Stevie and Julian’s memory vault.

      No names. No past. Just right now.

      Seven days to fall in love.

      Seven days until their end.

      Seven days until they both wake up heartbroken.

      And four more years until they meet again.

      For those who believe in second chances.

      You inspire forgiveness.

      You intensify the notion of believing.

      Never give up on what you love and what you hope for.

      Good-bye means you don’t have to wait anymore.

      Julian Moors, Thirty-Eight Reasons.

      Hey, kiddo. You excited to start the big year twelve? Julian Moors asked as he reached over Clara Lawrence’s shoulder and grabbed a skewer of barbecued meat. It wasn’t that difficult, considering he towered over the teenager.

      She shook her head. Nope.

      Julian closed his mouth just as he was about to take a bite of the cubed beef and then set the skewer on a clean plate. Why? he asked, glaring at her.

      When Clara didn’t answer, Julian placed hands on her cheeks and brought her face closer.

      Tell me.

      I am so uncomfortable right now that I don’t even have a remark for this, his older brother, Rob, said.

      Piss off, Julian hissed.

      Clara took a step back and then looked at Rob, her cheeks tinted a slight pink. Just like Julian, Rob had kept an eye on Clara while her brother, Alex, attended university in America.

      Rob had taken a pull from his beer before he raised his eyebrow. Better not let Alex see the way you act around Clara. He’ll think something of it.

      Alex has nothing to worry about. Look. He’s with your dad, Clara pointed out.

      Noel not coming? Julian asked.

      No, he’s staying in New York, Rob replied.

      Clara picked up a cup from the table and mumbled, Thank God.

      Julian chuckled at what she thought they hadn’t heard.

      Rob looked at them before he shook his head and walked away. Unlike the others, Julian was friends with Clara. He wasn’t her protector. He’d never wanted to be, and he’d never believed she needed one. Alex had always been a protective bastard over his little sister.

      You going to explain to me why you aren’t excited about year twelve? Julian asked as he faced her.

      Clara brushed her long, curly, brown hair over her shoulder and sighed. You all left a legacy that overshadows me. People want to be my friend because of you boys and my brother. Not me.

      Julian playfully elbowed her. Don’t be an idiot. You’ll have a great final year.

      She smoothed her hands down her blue dress and hummed an incoherent reply.

      Trust me, kiddo. You’ll be fine. Just wait til you get to university. Boys will be all over you.

      That was when she laughed. Suuure. A boy noticing me will be a miracle.

      He groaned at her remark. Clars, all it takes is one man and you’ll be set. I’m sure it’ll happen before you know it.

      Her lips formed a frown and her brows knitted. My brother wouldn’t approve of anyone. He’ll send me to a convent if he has to.

      Before he could reply, he felt the buzzing of his phone against his thigh. He reached into his pocket and pulled it out to see a new message.

      Noel: Sorry I can’t be there for your good-bye party. Alex needed to be home with his sister more than I needed to be back in Melbourne. Party it up in Thailand before you enter the big bad world. I’ll see you soon.

      Julian smiled at the message from one of his best friends. It had been years since he had seen Nolan Parker back home. But Noel and Alex had just started as junior accountants at G&MC, one of America’s largest accounting firms.

      Julian: Thanks, man. Wish you were here with us.

      Noel: You sound like I’ve died.

      Julian: Might as well have. You’re boring as fuck lately.

      Noel: Welcome to the real world, asshole.

      Julian: Thanks, asshole.

      He looked up to see Clara staring at him curiously. That was Noel. He says hi.

      She let out an unbelievable laugh and then shook her head. I doubt it.

      What do you mean? he asked as he returned his phone to his pocket and reached for a bottle of water. The hot sun had caused him to sweat, and he was feeling parched.

      Clara picked up a piece of sliced watermelon. Nolan Parker is not important. What is important is if we’re still on for lunch and a movie when you return?

      Julian kissed the top of her head. You got it, kiddo. I’ll never break our promises.

      Just have fun and be safe, okay?

      He placed his hand on her shoulder and looked down at her. Her big, brown eyes were shining. Clara was like an adorable little sister for him.

      I promise, Clara.

      Stephanie! Stephanie Appleton! Hayley called.

      Seriously, how many times? Stevie mumbled under her breath.

      But it didn’t matter. Exams were over in a week and she would be free from the horrible all-girls high school. University meant being away from many of her classmates. Most would likely attend university in other countries or states.

      After a deep breath, Stevie turned around to see Hayley Craft standing next to her, rolling up the long sleeves of her white school shirt and breathing heavily. Hayley had been the girl who sat in front of Stevie in their business management class and had always been nice. You okay? she asked as she closed her locker.

      Most of the girls still kept their lockers while they studied on campus for their year twelve exams. Stevie used hers to stuff her bag in when she couldn’t be bothered to drag it from her car to the library.

      Do you have plans for Schoolies? Hayley asked as she brushed a lock of her auburn hair behind her ear.

      Stevie shook her head. Nope.

      Hayley’s hazel eyes shone as she grinned. That’s great!

      Great? More like pathetic.

      This is really great!

      Not sure where Hayley was going, Stevie spun around and walked towards the library on the far end of campus, past the science labs and next to the art studios.

      Wait up! Hayley shouted, picking up her pace to match Stevie’s. Do you want to go to Thailand?

      Stevie stopped and squinted at her. What?

      Hayley let out a heavy sigh. My boyfriend wants to spend Schoolies together, and I really want to go with him. But I’ve already paid my share for the trip with the girls. When I said I couldn’t go, they wanted me to ask you if you’d fill my spot.

      Schoolies with the pretentious bitches?

      Stevie scrunched her nose at the thought. Thailand would mean she would be away from her stepbrother, stepmother, and father. As much as she loved them, they suffocated her. A few weeks on the beach meant she wouldn’t have to deal with her persistent mother trying to get her to move to London. For Stevie, ensuring that no one connected the dots was crucial. She didn’t want to be known as French supermodel Collette Augstin’s daughter. It was hard enough to keep the French side of her a secret. The only time she spoke French was around her father and on the occasional calls to her family in London and Paris.

      I’d love to take your spot, Hayley.

      Really? Hayley asked, surprised. Are you sure?

      Sure. It’s just Thailand. A few weeks in the sun will do me some good, she explained.

      No. I just need to breathe on my own for a while.

      Roxy and the girls are staying at a resort. You’ll just have to pay me for my share of the accommodation and pay for your own ticket since I’m getting mine changed for Queensland.

      Stevie nodded. Sure. Text me the amount and I’ll bring the money tomorrow.

      To her surprise, Hayley wrapped her arms around

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