Take it All (Blinded by Love) by Emma Grayson Read Free Book Online Page A

resting over her eyes.
    “I’m not lying.”
    Londyn looked at her with a look as if telling her to give it up already. Sighing, Lennox explained, “It’s stupid, but, just because it was Caleb doesn’t mean I’m lucky or anything. I mean, nothing could come from it except another date then going our separate ways. It’s hard to tell, so who knows.”
    Tatum looked at Londyn with raised eyebrows, and the two burst out laughing the moment their eyes met. They were unable to speak for a few moments as their laughing fit continued. “It’s not funny, it’s true,” Lennox said annoyed.
    “Should you tell her or shall I?” Tatum said, her laugh dying out.
    “Be my guest,” Londyn said, still laughing and shaking her head as she went back into her closet to finish changing.
    “Tell me what?”
    “You seriously can’t think that. I mean, this kind of thing doesn’t just happen.”
    “What thing? What are you talking about?” Lennox asked, confused.
    “A boy, who you clearly had a crush on back in the day, doesn’t just come strolling back into your life after, what, nine years without–”
    “Ten years.”
    “Ok, ten years without a word or anything; there’s a reason for this happening and I highly doubt it’s just to catch up then be on his way. Lenny, you of all people, should know that. Think about it.”
    She did, and she didn’t know how or what made her forget, but Tatum was right, completely right. If there was one thing she believed in, it was things happened for a reason, and that behind every unexpected event there was bound to be reason. Sometimes it wasn’t made clear to you at that precise moment, but eventually, it would all come to light and you would know why.
    Later that night, after both Londyn and Tatum passed out during their second chick flick, Lennox laid there wide awake thinking of her upcoming date. It was still six days away but that didn’t stop the thoughts or her mind from jumping around, both thrilled and terrified. She tried pushing the thoughts of where things could go to the side, not wanting to get overly excited and get her hopes up. She didn’t want to end up jinxing herself and have things end, without even a start. She was superstitious that way, no matter what the situation was.
    Her minded started to drift to her parents and what she was going to tell them. Being close with them both, she never had a problem going to them for advice, except when it came to boys and dating. For her, it all came back to her superstition and not wanting to jinx herself. She didn’t want to tell them about their date, have them get all excited for her only to feel embarrassed and feel like garbage when things didn’t work out. It happened twice in high school, both times being asked for pizza on a Friday night then having to explain to her mom why she wouldn’t be seeing them again. And that was difficult, not only for feeling like she wasn’t good enough but also because she didn’t want to tell them the real reason. Both pizza dates had gone fine, but then came the part after pizza when both asked her if she wanted to go to the Overpoint, also known as Lovers Peak; and she said no. But since both guys had somewhat of a reputation, she wasn’t surprised with the outcome.
    Lennox knew her parents wouldn’t say much about her date, other than the typical questions a parent would ask. She was pretty sure they would be thrilled and excited that it was Caleb and that he was around again. Of all people they knew how close the two were when they were kids and how much his moving away had affected her, plus they hadn’t had a problem with him back then and they had liked him, so now shouldn’t be any different. But that didn’t help her sway her final decision to her other choice, instead she had decided to not say anything at all and just go on the date and see what happened, and if something were to start then she would tell them. There was a part of her, even if it was just a