In My Veins Read Online Free

our goodbyes and I tried to
finish my most important errands quickly. I called Tiffany the minute I got
home.
    “We’re going to a place called Lucianna’s
Pub.”
    There was a pause on the other line. I
wasn’t sure if she was still there or not, “Hello?” I said looking at my phone
to check if it was still connected.
    “I just looked it up. He owns it.”
    “You’re kidding.”
     “Oh my…” she mumbled to herself, “He’s
loaded---”
    “I don’t want to know anything off the
internet Tiff. I’d feel guilty if I already knew something he tells me. I suck
at acting.”
    “Yeah well… I don’t see any issues with
him so far.” She said completely ignoring my plea of no cyber stalking the guy
I was about to go on a date with.
    “I am going to hang up Tiff.”
    “In this day and age girl you have to
cyber stalk a little to know he’s safe to date.”
    “Just tell me if there is anything I
should worry about. Other than that, I want to be surprised.” I said picking
out my outfit.
    “Well I looked up Lucianna’s Pub. It’s a
Scottish Italian fusion restaurant. It’s casual dressy because one side is a
pub and the other is a restaurant. So I say go sexy business casual or slutty
librarian with your hair down.”
    “This isn’t Halloween.” I laughed. But
still eyed the blazer and cardigan in my closet.  “But my blazer is calling out
to me.”
    “Good call. Save the slutty librarian
for your first day at his house. Or better yet, if you ever go somewhere with
books. Guys all have that fantasy.”
    I rolled my eyes but took a mental note
anyway.
    “Call me as soon as it’s over!”
    “I will…” I said before saying my
goodbye.
    I ended up deciding to wear my usual
dressed up but not super dressed up style. Black blazer, cleavage friendly top,
and perfect butt skinny jeans. I paired it with some signature stilettos and
faux diamond stud earrings and I was ready to go. I had one last look in the
mirror and when I was satisfied I grabbed my keys and forced myself to ignore
my nervousness.
    Against his wishes, I met him at Lucianna’s
Pub instead of having him pick me up. First time I’m meeting the guy on purpose
so I figured better safe than sorry. Lucianna’s Pub was nice. It had the cozy
aspect of a pub but had a more restaurant feel to it. The hostess took me to
James who looked as good as he did when I saw him that morning but he had
changed into a white button up and blazer combo.
    He stood when I reached the table and
pulled out my chair for me. The innocent touch of his hand on the small of my
back leading me to my chair said a lot but I forced myself not to over think
it. I still had to wait and see how the night played out. So far extra points
for the chair.
    “You look stunning.” He said as I sat
down. Another point for not calling me hot.
    I never took well to compliments though.
I felt my ears heat up before I smiled shyly, “Thank you. You look good
yourself.”
    “Have you been here before?”
    “No I haven’t. It’s nice though. What do
you recommend?” I asked as I looked at the menu. I hoped I didn’t somehow give
it away that I already knew he owned it. Thank you Tiffany for making me
feel like a gold digger.
    He was about to answer when the waitress
came over, “Hi Mr. Carmichael, what can I get you today?”
    She batted her lashes to her boss as he
told her whatever he was telling her. I wondered how often he ate here. Did he
always bring dates to here? Or maybe not often because she called him by his
last name and not James.
    “Karina…” he said trying to get my
attention. “Do you need more time?”
    “Um…” I said looking at the menu as if
it was written in a different language, “You know what. Since it’s my first
time, could you pick for me? I’m not a picky eater so nothing is off limits.”
    He eyed me, “Nothing?”
    “Nope…” I said nervously wondering if we
were still talking about food. “Surprise me.”
    He told the waitress