The Life Gift

** This is a companion novella to Last Heartbeat** Kristen believed her parents were truly happy and wanted a marriage like theirs. She really didn’t know anything about their relationship until she was leaving for college. That’s when they dropped a heartbreaking bombshell on her. They only stayed together to make her happy. Now, she thinks she is the reason for their unhappiness, can she trust love? Does love even last anymore? Her new college roommate, Alexia, changes her mind about love. Seeing how fast Alexia falls for her dreamy guy Phillip, and how fast that dreamy guy falls for Alexia, she then realizes that maybe love could happen in her life! Now, Kristen has to change her ways and open her heart up for love. Can Kristen do that after watching her parents live a lie for so many years? Hoping she can find her true love and not get hurt, Kristen thinks she can find him out there somewhere, but where? One tragic moment happens to her friend and it makes her realize that life could end in a blink of an eye. Kristen makes a life decision that affects her and her friends. Can she go through it? This gift is the greatest gift she can give to her best friend, Alexia. Nine months of her life is a long time to give up for your friend. Will this sacrifice be truly appreciated and will Alexia be able to take care of her precious gift?