Jordan's Return by Samantha Chase Read Free Book Online Page B

long—just long enough for her boys to take note of the man walking on the opposite side of the street.
    â€œHey, look! There’s Rob!” Joseph yelled. Jordan rolled her eyes.
    This cannot be happening! she thought, frustrated.
    Looking amazing in faded blue jeans and a snug red T-shirt, Rob smiled brightly as he spotted them and jogged over. Her sons were jumping up and down, waving him over.
    â€œHey, you guys!” he said, beaming at both boys. “Doin’ a movie today, huh?”
    â€œYeah! Mom let us pick the movie and we’re gonna see explosions and blood and everything!” Jake said excitedly.
    Rob looked at Jordan with amusement and she shrugged. “Wow!” he said with exaggerated enthusiasm. “She is a great mom!” Rob had to suppress a laugh because he remembered well how much Jordan hated violence in any form. If she was willing to sit through this particular action flick, she had to be truly desperate.
    The boys dragged Jordan forward with the line, barely able to stand still for all their excitement.
    â€œCan you come with us, Rob?” Joseph asked.
    Rob looked at the boy, who seemed to have a trace of desperation in his eyes. “Well, that’s up to your mom,” he said diplomatically, firmly placing the ball in her court, although secretly hoping she’d think it was a good idea.
    â€œI’m sure Rob is working right now and far too busy to take the afternoon off to go to a movie,” she said with confidence. “Aren’t you?” she urged, hoping he’d get the hint.
    But Rob decided to have some fun with her. “You’re in luck!” he said with a huge grin. “Today’s my day off and I had been hoping to see this movie. I hear it is especially bloody.” He watched Jordan pale. The boys jumped up and down, cheering with glee, and Rob nearly choked when he looked back at Jordan, who was shooting daggers at him with her eyes. This probably wasn’t the best way to get in her good graces, he realized a little too late.
    For days, Rob had been trying to come up with a believable excuse to see Jordan and her boys but could come up with none. It was just a coincidence that he had seen them here today and he was thrilled.
    It had taken every ounce of strength he possessed to leave Jordan’s house days earlier. His original plan had been to stay after the boys had gone to bed and try to rekindle some of those old feelings they’d once shared. He’d longed to take her in his arms and kiss her senseless. At some point while they had sat and talked, sanity had returned and he’d realized he would need to proceed slowly and with caution. They weren’t kids anymore and Jordan had kids of her own to consider. Plus, she had been put through the wringer with Eric. She might not be feeling too kindly toward the male sex as a whole right now.
    No, he couldn’t act impulsively. He would have to earn her trust and respect, as well as the respect of her sons. Somehow, he felt he’d achieved that part already as he looked down and saw Jake standing close to him, looking up at him with a wide, bright smile on his young face.
    â€œYou excited, sport?”
    â€œYes, sir,” Jake said, clearly pleased with the nickname. “Mom never lets us see these kinds of movies. This is going to be so cool! I’m real glad you’re here to see it with us.”
    â€œMe too,” Rob said as he placed his hand on Jake’s shoulder. Once the tickets were purchased, they went inside and lined up at the concession stand to pick out snacks.
    â€œRemember what I told you on the way here, guys,” she reminded them as they pressed their faces up to the glass. She was only allowing for popcorn and a shared soda. Each boy whined at the reminder. Rob, meanwhile, decided on several different boxes of candy, nachos, and the jumbo-size soft drink.
    Jake and Joseph stared at him in awe. “Is all that