Unexpected Love (Jo's Story) Read Online Free Page A

Jo, you never know.”  I empty that box and go grab another one.  As I set it on the counter my phone pings for a new text message.  I pick it up and look at it.
     
    Dinner time is getting closer…have you thought about it??
     
    I laugh, “He is very adamant, I will give him that.” I hand Annie my phone and she reads it.
    “Tell him yes!”  She gives it back to me.
     
    I have, even talked to my friend, the one whose ass I still need to kick. But there is something that I need to tell you first.
    Oh CRAP…you ARE a crazy psycho perso n 
    NO…and it is serious…I have two kids.
     
    I send it and set my phone back down onto the counter.  I thought for sure that would be the end of our conversation now that he knew that, but I was wrong.  I think he responds faster this time than any other message he has sent back.
     
    Is that supposed to scare me away?
    It scares a lot of guys away.  Not that I have really dated a lot the last couple years, but most guys I even mention kids and they stop talking to me.
    Well, I personally love kids.  How old are they?
    Lizzy is 6 and Abby is 4.
     
    This is weird.  I thought for sure he would not talk to me after hearing that.  Maybe he is actually looking for something more than just getting some from me.  I laugh at the thought of a one night stand.  I totally would not be into something like that.
     
    Holy crap…two girls!!  That’s a lot of girl power under one roof.
    Yep…my two angels…or devils depending on the day!
    So is that why you are hesitant to go out with me?  Because you think that I am going to judge you because you have kids?
     
    I roll my eyes.  I hate it when people pretty much read my mind.
     
    Most guys do!
     
    It takes him a little longer to answer me this time, but when he does I understand why.  He sent a book.
     
    Ok, let’s get a couple things straight right now.  Number one…I do not judge people until I get to know them.  I like getting to know new people I am sure there are some things about your life that you will not want to share with me right now.  I am fine with that.  Everyone has something that they need to keep personal.  I am not here to make you tell me every little thing about your life.  I just want to get to know you because I think that you are cute, and I think you are a very nice person.  Someone that I can see myself getting to know on a more personal level.  Number two…I AM NOT MOST GUYS!!!
     
    My mouth drops open as I read his text.  “What?”  I forgot Annie was still in the room and she scares me.
     
    No shouty caps, or I won’t let you have any of the beer you are bringing me tonight.  And I like sausage pizza with extra cheese and onion.
     
    “I will show you in a minute,” I laugh as I push send.  I can’t believe I am going to let him come here.
     
    I'm sorry.  I just don’t want you to be uncomfortable and overthink this.
    It’s fine.  Does 6:30 work for you?  Pretty much everyone should be gone by 5:00 and that gives me time to clean up.
    I will be there.  What’s your address?
     
    Annie laughs when she gets done reading and hands me my phone back.
    “What’s so funny?”
    “Because he totally called you out and yelled at you.”
    “I don’t get why that is funny?
    “Because you are so negative when it comes to meeting and dating guys.  He hit the nail right on the head and knows pretty much what you were thinking.”
    “I was not thinking that.”  I go back to unpacking to try and ignore her.  I put a couple dishes up and all of a sudden I hear Lizzy yelling for me.  I turn around just in time to catch her mid jump.  “Hey baby.”  I kiss her forehead.
    “Hi mommy,” she smiles at me.  “Gramma and us brought you lunch.”
    I laugh and set her back down.  “You did?  That’s good because we are all starving.”  I see my mom and Abby come around the corner with four big bags.  “Mom, did you go bug Lucas at work?”
    “No, I was