Blind Date, Checkmate by Veronica Blade

Author:Veronica Blade
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Susan Hatler, Veronica Blade, Contemporary, contemporary romance, clean romance, second chance love, sweet romance
Publisher: Crush Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2011-12-24T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIVE

For my date with Jared, I wanted to wear something that shouted just friends. We had kissed on our last date and it had been nice enough to make me want more. Until Logan showed up. Naturally, Jared would expect more of the same tonight. A few more dates and we might’ve had sex. Too bad Logan’s return to town threw everything off.

I rejected the little red dress and stilettos, opting for low heels, black pants and a soft grey scoop-neck blouse.

What was I doing? I should call Jared and cancel. It wasn’t fair to go out with a guy while thinking about another. The idea of doing that to Jared made me feel dirty. Checking my watch, I realized he was probably half way to my house. By the time I finished explaining why we shouldn’t go out, he’d be at my front door. Ending it with someone in person was more personal and less cold anyway.

Up the road when my business with Logan concluded I’d have no romantic prospects. Who knew when another eligible guy would come along? I wasn’t the kind of girl who slept with a guy on the first date... or second. It could be months before I had a chance at sex again. Sometimes, doing the right thing sucked. I whimpered at the prospect of the long dry spell. Heck, I was already in one.

The doorbell rang fifteen minutes early. Creeping to the front door, I checked the peephole half expecting to see Logan. Much to my disappointment and relief, Jared stood on the other side, his blond hair spiked up and big beefy shoulders seeming to stretch to both sides of the front porch.

Still, my heart didn’t beat faster for Jared, despite his rugged good looks. “Hi,” I said, a smile ready as I let him in.

“Hey.” He bent for a kiss and I leaned forward to hug him instead, releasing him quickly.

His eyes narrowed. “What’s wrong?”

I shut my eyes and took a deep breath. “I’m really sorry. We can’t go out.”

“Are you sick?” He laid a hand on my forehead. Always the doctor.

“It’s nothing physical. It’s...”

“What happened? Are you okay?”

“More like who happened, not what,” I said and he raised his brows. “Can I get you something to drink, since you’re here?”

“Beer, if you have one.” He followed me into the kitchen.

I popped the cap and handed him the bottle. “My ex boyfriend came into town and he’s ruining my life.”

“Exes come and go.” Jared shrugged then studied my face. “What’s the problem? Is he stalking you or something? I know someone in the police department.”

A quick flash of Logan being arrested gave me a sort of satisfaction but I cared too much for him to ever let him get hurt. “No, it’s nothing like that. I got stuck working with him on a real estate deal.” I flopped onto one of the wood chairs.

“Ah, I see.” Jared sighed. “You’re still in love with him.”

I scoffed. “No, I’m not.”

He sat next to me and bumped my shoulder.

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