Crushed by Lulu Pratt

Author:Lulu Pratt [Pratt, Lulu]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lulu Pratt
Published: 2019-11-13T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 28

FORD

“WAIT, WE’RE going out now?” Charlotte asked as I pulled into the parking lot of a popular bar downtown.

“What’s the point in putting it off?” I asked, parking the car. I debated the idea of first going home to change clothes, but doubted we would be able to leave after entering my house. It was the reason we haven’t been on one real date – the allure of being alone with Charlotte was too strong to reject.

Watching her climb from the car, as I held the door open I began to regret my decision. Her jeans hugged her curves, and my mind flashed to a vivid memory of her naked. Knowing I was the only man who had ever seen her naked always got my blood pumping, my body hungry for my prize.

“I’m a mess,” Charlotte mumbled under her breath as we walked towards the entrance of the bar. Running her hands across her T-shirt, she brushed a small bit of flour from the cotton, glancing at me with a playful frown.

“You’re perfect,” I assured her, taking her hand as I led her through the thick crowd standing in the outdoor patio.

Quickly, I scanned the faces turned to us. Everyone was looking at Charlotte. Even in her casual T-shirt and jeans with her hair in a ponytail, she turned heads. My pride swelled at the attention she garnered, knowing she was all mine. But, more than anything, I felt paranoia, wondering if anyone in the bar knew me, or Marshall.

I hated to think of my best friend finding out about my relationship with his sister from someone other than me. We’d never kept secrets from each other, but I had to respect Charlotte’s wishes. If she wasn’t ready to reveal our relationship to her brother, I would have to keep it to myself. So, I examined the crowd with concern, hoping not to be spotted by a mutual friend.

“Should we get a beer?” Charlotte asked as she led the way towards the bar area.

“Whatever you want, babe,” I whispered, pulling her close before nuzzling her neck.

She giggled as we arrived at the bar before climbing into a stool as I remained standing behind her. While Charlotte ordered, I scanned the interior, feeling a little relief when I didn’t recognize anyone. After a few years in Minneapolis, I was always shocked by how few people I knew in the city that raised me. There was a time when a night out would feel like a reunion, running into everyone I went to high school with. But now, the crowd looked unfamiliar and a few years younger.

“To our first date,” Charlotte smiled, handing me a cold bottle of beer.

“To our first date,” I repeated, again regretting the impulsive decision. She deserved something fancier than a night at a bar.

Reminding myself that we would have plenty of dates to come, I relaxed. Charlotte looked around the bar, and I wondered if she too was concerned about being spotted by someone who knew her brother.

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