My Lucky Charm by Wolfe Scarlet

Author:Wolfe, Scarlet [Wolfe, Scarlet]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-01-10T22:00:00+00:00

Meet the Parents

Leah

Dammit. Brandon’s parents are standing in the kitchen when I walk back in. They turn and eye me.

“Who are you, and where did you come from?” his dad asks with a smirk.

Brandon jumps to his feet and gives me a sympathetic look. “They just walked in. Mom, Dad, this is Leah. She was in the restroom. She’s my new girlfriend. Leah, this is Bill and Teresa.”

His dad stretches his hand out to shake mine. I take it and smile at him. His smirk turns into a mega-watt smile, and I discover where Brandon and Tyler get their charm. For an older man, their dad is handsome. I’m guessing the way women think Maxwell is.

His mother shakes my hand, but I’m not getting the welcome reception from her.

“Your hair is quite interesting, dear.”

“Oh, thanks, I guess.”

“Mom, Leah is the one who thinks I might have dyslexia. She’s very smart. She can speak like four languages.”

“Are you new to the school?” Teresa asks.

“Yes, I transferred at the beginning of the year.”

“So, are you thinking my son isn’t as intelligent as other students?”

“Absolutely not, ma’am. That’s one of the reasons I suspected dyslexia. I knew there had to be an explanation other than his intelligence as to why he was struggling.”

“Mom, I explained this to you. You should look it up before you accuse Leah of something.”

“Well, being you told us today, I haven’t had a chance, dear.”

His mother never takes her pretty eyes off of me. Brandon gets his stunning pools of green from her. She appears to be in great shape and has dark hair that is dyed blonde.

She’s dressed in designer clothes, and I spot her Coach bag on the counter. Oh no, my bag. She might recognize my Valentino Rockstud Satchel.

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that. I’m sure you have good intentions with my son.” Her voice is condescending, and the look she’s giving me says that I better watch it and not hurt her baby. It’s very frustrating that she’s obviously judging me based on my appearance alone.

This change in my look has been a big eye opener for me. I knew the people I used to associate with judged and ridiculed those who were different, but to be on the receiving end of it really drives home how mean and unjust it is.

“I need to get home, Brandon. Can you take me?” I ask, needing out of here, ASAP!

“Sure.” Brandon is visibly upset, but I need to get home regardless. Paul will never let me out of his sight again if I don’t follow his rules. I turn to Brandon’s parents.

“It was nice meeting you.”

“Please come back and see us,” Bill says.

“Yes, please,” Teresa says before studying her son’s face. I sense she’s trying to weigh how serious he is about me.

Trying to be slick, I grab my bag and hold it behind me. Luckily, she’s too concerned with my hair to notice it as I start toward the door. This should be an interesting ride back to my vehicle.

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