Chapter 37 – Date
–LIA’S POV–
I frowned as I stared at the phone screen.
Did he really just hang up as soon as I told him to?
That didn’t make much sense. It wasn’t like him.
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I put my phone down, now picking up my textbook again. I stared at the words, and the different colourful graphs I was supposed to understand.
Something was definitely going on. Zane would never hang up like that. He always argued, always tried to keep the conversation going. Was he actually in some sort of trouble, covering it up so he wouldn’t scare me more than I already was?
Did he care that much about me?
No, I didn’t think so. I didn’t think Zane Adams could be that thoughtful.
But the moment that crossed my mind, my gaze fell upon the album placed on my study desk.
Maybe Zane was that thoughtful.
Before I could draw any more conclusions, I heard the bell ring,
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and instantly, all my senses perked up in excitement.
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Maybe he was here. That’s why he had ended the call so quickly.
I rushed out of my bedroom, leaving my books open on the bed, and hurried down the stairs, a smile on my face.
But I stopped at the bottom of the staircase when Mom opened the door, and the scent of Blake’s cologne hit my nose.
Mom readily let him in, and my shoulders deflated slightly.
He carried a gorgeous bouquet of blood red roses, and gave me a charming smile.
“Hey Lia,” he greeted.
I frowned.
Why was he wearing a suit?
“Lia, why didn’t you tell me you had a date tonight?” Mom asked with a huge smile.
I blinked, unsure of what to say.
“She’s not even ready yet, Mrs. Snow,” Blake laughed, “I guess she simply forgot.”
“This girl is ridiculous,” Mom said, shaking her head. “I bet she
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was too busy studying for a test. Weren’t you, Lia? Then you say you no one asks you out.”
My cheeks burned with embarrassment.
“That’s okay, Mrs. Snow. I’m glad for that. That way, I can have her all to myself,” Blake said, his tone dripping with charm.
The charm I’d found myself attracted to when I first met him.
The charm that somehow didn’t affect me so much anymore.
Was it because of Zane? Was it because of Blake’s unexpected outbursts? The fact that he got me into trouble just to prove himself a hero?
I wasn’t sure.
Blake walked up to me, and I felt the urge to back away as his presence washed over me. Once it did, I found myself entranced. by the colour of his eyes.
“I know I haven’t been the best to you recently, Lia. But will your give me a chance? I promise I’ll keep you safe,” he said softly.
His eyes reflected nothing but sincerity.
“There’s… there’s a test I had to study for,” I said softly.
“I know, I promise to drop you back soon. It won’t take too
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long.”
“I’m… I’m not even dressed up, Blake.”
“I’ll help!” Mom announced, grinning.
I released a slow breath.
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Blake stepped even closer to me, and leaned in, to my ear.
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“I know you don’t trust me after what I did, Lia. But I promise you, I’ll never put you in harm’s way again. No matter what happens, I will always protect you. I was going to that day as well, Zane just stepped in before I could. Please, give me another chance.”
His words, said from that close proximity, melted my heart. within seconds.
“I hope you aren’t up to any kind of funny business, Blake,‘ Mom said, narrowing her eyes now. “What you whispering in her ear?”
Blake smiled and turned to her. “Exactly what I’m about to tell you, Mrs. Snow. I will bring your daughter home by nine. I will protect her with my life, and I will make sure she has a good time. Please grant me your blessing to take her out.”
“You’re a smooth talker,” Mom laughed, clearly impressed.
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“Alright,” I said. “If the two of you have decided, then who am I to say no?”
“Yes,” Blake said excitedly, then quickly covered it up with a cough. I could see his cheeks turn red with embarrassment.
A smile took over my lips. That was adorable.
“Give me thirty minutes,” I said, and turned to leave.
Blake caught my wrist.
“You forgot your flowers,” he said, handing them to me.
I took a sniff, and smiled. “Thank you, Blake, these are beautiful.”
“Not more than you.”
“Aww,” Mom cooed, making us both laugh. “Don’t mind me, please. I have been waiting for this day for far too long.”
She wiped a tear, and I shook my head. It could be a real one or a fake one. WKnowing how dramatic my mommy dearest could be, there was no way to tell.
“I’ll be back soon,” I said, and made my way up the stairs, a smile playing on my lips.
I glanced down at the roses. The gesture was heartwarming. He
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had brought me a similar bouquet on my birthday too. How did I end up overlooking all that?
I entered my bedroom and closed the door, locking it.
But a gasp left my lips the second I turned around.
Zane stood near the window, staring at me.
In a second, he closed the space between us, making me back away against the door.
“What are you doing here?” I whispered, my eyes wide. “I thought I told you to leave me alone.”
Zane tilted his head to the side, his blue dangerously.
eyes narrowed
“You really thought you could get rid of me so easily, love?” He leaned in closer, making me jam my head against the door as tightly as I could. “Nice flowers,” he said, glancing down at them. “They reek of Blake. It’s slightly heartbreaking, honestly, how you tried to evade me to go on a date with him.”
How did he always show up at the wrong time?!
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