Deserving Love: A Contemporary Romance Series (Nick & Lexi Book 1) Read Online Free Page B
Author: Kay Brody
more curves than some of the women my age. But they were located in pretty good spots and I’d never had a man complain about my body. I wasn’t fond of my face. My cheeks were plump and the heart shape of my jaw line often looked more rounded than heart-shaped. My nose was a little too big and too wide for my taste. My eyelashes were shorter than I preferred. I didn’t like to wear a lot of makeup, so I was often seen with nothing more than mascara and lip gloss.
My hair, however, was one of my favorite features on myself. It was well past my shoulders, a natural blonde shade and full of big waves. Many people complimented me on my hair when I wore it down. That wasn’t often as it would get hot and I was busy most of the day. A quick bun in the back solved that problem and allowed me to focus on what was important.
Nick would probably find me attractive. I knew that. But he’d decided pretty girls were bitches, so I didn’t guess it mattered if he did.
I can’t sleep. Can we cuddle?
The chirp was unexpected as I climbed up into my bed. Apparently Nick wasn’t finished talking. When I read it, I smiled.
How long are your arms?
Pretty long.
Then maybe.
Can I just cuddle the phone and pretend it’s you?
That could be a little creepy.
I’d probably just end up erasing you. I haven’t figured out this thing yet.
Oh, you got a new phone?
Yes. An android if you will believe it. It does everything. Except make me feel less lonely.
I got one too. Last week. It’s easier to keep up with these conversations.
So you bought a phone to talk to me?
No. Yes. I mean I was up for an upgrade. SO I took it.
To talk to me.
Mostly. But there are other things.
I feel very flattered.
You should.
So can we cuddle?
Go for it. You cuddle away. If I stop answering then I fell asleep.
There are worse things than falling asleep in my arms.
Oh yeah? Such as?
I’ll get back to you on that.
Be sure you do. Oh and if I don’t answer, I passed out.
If I don’t answer I’m still picturing you naked.
Shush it! Don’t behave like that!
Sigh. Okay. If you insist.
Those were the last words I remembered reading. I was asleep, where I found myself lost in dreams of a goofy guy that kept asking me out. I would ignore him and he’d just keep trying. One day I agreed to go and he stood me up.
*****
Chapter 4
“Kendall, you are a lifesaver!” I’d squealed as she walked in the door.
“You owe me Lex,” she rolled her eyes. “It looks so much more fun out there than in here.”
“It’ll be busy,” I reminded her.
“Well that makes it all better,” her eyes rolled again as she found an apron to slide on and pulled her hair up behind her head.
Kendall was going to tend to the shop for me. Biltmore Village was having an arts and craft fair that day and I needed to be out there. Crowds of people were walking around and exploring the fair, the shops and the village in general. It was the perfect opportunity to chat with them and share information about our fight against the development.
“If it makes you feel any better, you are helping a really good cause,” I shrugged.
“I’ll be sure to keep that in mind as I sit here in this dreary building while you enjoy the festivities,” even though she moaned and groaned, I knew that she didn’t mind. Kendall had always enjoyed working in the shop with me. “Just be sure to bring me something back.”
“Will do,” I promised as I made my way out into the swarms of people.
It always amazed me at the turnout of people for such a minimal event. Yes it was big in terms of a local arts and craft fair, but there was nothing truly spectacular or special about the event. It was just a chance to explore homemade items, chat with friends and enjoy the sunshine.
Even though the event was technically held on the grounds of a church in the Village, the people migrated around the area and
My hair, however, was one of my favorite features on myself. It was well past my shoulders, a natural blonde shade and full of big waves. Many people complimented me on my hair when I wore it down. That wasn’t often as it would get hot and I was busy most of the day. A quick bun in the back solved that problem and allowed me to focus on what was important.
Nick would probably find me attractive. I knew that. But he’d decided pretty girls were bitches, so I didn’t guess it mattered if he did.
I can’t sleep. Can we cuddle?
The chirp was unexpected as I climbed up into my bed. Apparently Nick wasn’t finished talking. When I read it, I smiled.
How long are your arms?
Pretty long.
Then maybe.
Can I just cuddle the phone and pretend it’s you?
That could be a little creepy.
I’d probably just end up erasing you. I haven’t figured out this thing yet.
Oh, you got a new phone?
Yes. An android if you will believe it. It does everything. Except make me feel less lonely.
I got one too. Last week. It’s easier to keep up with these conversations.
So you bought a phone to talk to me?
No. Yes. I mean I was up for an upgrade. SO I took it.
To talk to me.
Mostly. But there are other things.
I feel very flattered.
You should.
So can we cuddle?
Go for it. You cuddle away. If I stop answering then I fell asleep.
There are worse things than falling asleep in my arms.
Oh yeah? Such as?
I’ll get back to you on that.
Be sure you do. Oh and if I don’t answer, I passed out.
If I don’t answer I’m still picturing you naked.
Shush it! Don’t behave like that!
Sigh. Okay. If you insist.
Those were the last words I remembered reading. I was asleep, where I found myself lost in dreams of a goofy guy that kept asking me out. I would ignore him and he’d just keep trying. One day I agreed to go and he stood me up.
*****
Chapter 4
“Kendall, you are a lifesaver!” I’d squealed as she walked in the door.
“You owe me Lex,” she rolled her eyes. “It looks so much more fun out there than in here.”
“It’ll be busy,” I reminded her.
“Well that makes it all better,” her eyes rolled again as she found an apron to slide on and pulled her hair up behind her head.
Kendall was going to tend to the shop for me. Biltmore Village was having an arts and craft fair that day and I needed to be out there. Crowds of people were walking around and exploring the fair, the shops and the village in general. It was the perfect opportunity to chat with them and share information about our fight against the development.
“If it makes you feel any better, you are helping a really good cause,” I shrugged.
“I’ll be sure to keep that in mind as I sit here in this dreary building while you enjoy the festivities,” even though she moaned and groaned, I knew that she didn’t mind. Kendall had always enjoyed working in the shop with me. “Just be sure to bring me something back.”
“Will do,” I promised as I made my way out into the swarms of people.
It always amazed me at the turnout of people for such a minimal event. Yes it was big in terms of a local arts and craft fair, but there was nothing truly spectacular or special about the event. It was just a chance to explore homemade items, chat with friends and enjoy the sunshine.
Even though the event was technically held on the grounds of a church in the Village, the people migrated around the area and
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