Charlie by Davis Siobhan

Author:Davis, Siobhan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-05-03T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 11

Demi

“So, where’s lover boy?” Xena asks me Thursday night at the fundraiser. The first step of our fundraising plan was a trivia night at the bar Bo works at. He managed to square things with his boss and get it set up in record time with help from Xena and Leo. I’m so appreciative of their support, and I didn’t have the heart to tell them our plan is futile because there’s no way we can raise the amount needed in time. The money will come in handy for other medical expenses anyway, and I’d be a fool to turn it down after it was already arranged.

“I didn’t invite him,” I admit, sipping on a beer as I wait for the trivia host to start proceedings.

“Why not?”

“I haven’t told him about Dad’s cancer yet.”

“Why the hell not?” she adds, wiggling her fingers at Bo. He’s manning the bar tonight, and he’s gonna be busy because there’s a full crowd.

“I was going to, but it’s not like we’re officially dating or anything.”

“Girl, after what he said the other night, how can you even doubt that?”

I shrug, taking another mouthful of beer. I told Xena everything Charlie said to me, and quite frankly, I’m still having trouble believing it. “I want to believe it, and I want to trust in him, but I’m scared. Scared I’m going to fall for him and he’s going to destroy me. My heart can’t take any more hits.”

“Any time you decide to let a guy in, you risk annihilation, but that’s all part of falling in love.” She slings her arm around my shoulders. “Every guy is a risk. You just need to decide if he’s special enough to gamble your heart on.”

“He is, but that doesn’t eliminate my fear.”

“You’re going through all this shit on your own, Demi, and you need a little fun. Your dad would approve. You know he would. He worries about you so much, and he hates that he’s a burden and keeping you from having a normal life. He would be pleased you’re dating, and you said he already knows and approves of Charlie.”

A throat clearing ends our conversation. I whip my head up, my jaw instantly slackening.

“That’s great to hear,” Charlie says, grinning. “So, when are you taking me home?” He waggles his brows, and his green eyes glint mischievously.

“What are you doing here?” I splutter.

“I’d think that’s obvious.” He pierces me with a dark look. “The more obvious question is why I had to learn about tonight from Margaret Ann. Why didn’t you say anything?” He folds his arms across his lean abs. He’s wearing the same clothes he had on today. A fitted blue suit with a crisp white shirt that clings to every chiseled muscle of his torso. He’s lost the tie, and the top few buttons of his shirt are open, showcasing tan skin I’ve been up close and personal with.

“Sit your gorgeous ass down,” Xena tells him, scooting farther into the booth and dragging me back with her.

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