A Girl Worth Waiting For (The Worthy Series Book 1) by S. M. Smith

Author:S. M. Smith [Smith, S. M.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Sarah M. Smith
Published: 2014-10-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

It has been great to do something different, yet familiar, for Thanksgiving. I am glad I got to spend the time with my Dad and just take the time to remember Mom. Dating and work has been consuming my time so it was a really great way to spend one of my favorite holidays. I also didn’t realize how much time I am spending with Caleb and that I hadn’t been spending with my friends. Watching and laughing through the parade with Stephen was deeply therapeutic. It felt great to feel completely at peace and not be second guessing anyone’s intentions or wondering if I was doing, wearing or saying the right thing. I just got to be me.

But Thanksgiving is over and Caleb is back. Stephen’s words run on loop through my head as I get ready for dinner at one of Caleb’s favorite restaurants with Lucas and Shaina. I had picked up a couple new cocktail dresses to wear for these dinners. For tonight’s dinner I choose a simple black tea length, one shoulder dress and a pair of nude platform heels and some simple pearl earrings. I am just putting the second one in and second guessing whether Caleb really is a rebound when the doorbell rings.

“You look absolutely radiant.” His bright smile lights up when I open the door. He steps through and kisses my cheek. I try to give him an appreciative smile but Stephen’s haunting words have me not wanting to go tonight. I have a sinking feeling that I should stay at home with my fully loaded DVR. Ignoring my gut, I give my couch one last wistful look.

“Thank you,” I say, grabbing my purse.

“All ready?” he asks, holding out his arm. I take it and nod, not able to bring myself to verbally lie to him.

“How was Thanksgiving with your family?” he asks once we are in the car and driving toward the restaurant.

“It was good,” I tell him, not really taking my eyes off the road.

“Good,” he says, his tone telling me he has guessed that I’m not up for much small talk. I know I should ask him about his, but my argument with myself over whether I am giving myself enough time to recover from Jake to even be dating Caleb now is consuming my every thought. Before I know it, we are pulling up in front of the restaurant and Caleb is stepping out to hand the keys to the valet. He opens my door and offers me his hand to step out of the car.

“Are you okay?” he asks as I stand and adjust to take his arm.

“Yeah,” I say while trying to mentally shake my thoughts to a stop. “Just have a few things on my mind tonight.” I give him the best reassuring smile I can muster.

The restaurant is gorgeous, decorated in clean, crisp designs. The room is brightly lit, magnifying the white and espresso décor. Lucas and Shaina are already seated, both radiating

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