Chasing Leah (Journey #1)

“Hey Leah how are ya sweetie?” Remy called from a table that she clearing as I stash my purse behind the counter.

“I’m good. I’m glad we get to work together this morning, you always make the day more bearable.”

“Glad I can help,” she laughs as she walks up to join me at the counter. “We’ll have to go out soon again I had so much fun the other night. Chase was an absolute sweetheart.”

“Yeah he’s a pretty good guy. He’s fun to hang out with as friends.”

“Really, friends Leah? The way he was looking at you all night I was getting way more than a friend vibe off of him.”

Chase was looking at me all night? Ally had said the same thing. He had girls practically throwing themselves onto him all night you’d think they were some headlining tour band.

I walk over and began wrapping silverware before the oncoming rush started that I knew was coming.

“Well I’m really not interested in a relationship right now Rem. I’m just way to busy right now.” I pause and put a hand on my hip. “Besides I thought you were into Chase.”

“Leah trust me he only has eyes for you. There’s plenty of other fish in the sea out there for me. Besides, me and the drummer kinda hit it off. We’re going out tomorrow!” She squealed.

“That’s awesome!” I pictured the drummer whose name was Mark in my head. He seemed to be a pretty nice guy, not sleazy like the lead singer, Teddy.

“Speaking of going out, are you coming with me to that thing at Allys sorority? I really don’t wanna be stuck all by myself.”

“Yup I traded shifts with one of the usual morning girls, so we are both free for the night. Mark was telling me they have a gig that night but he’s going to meet up with us afterwards, maybe he can bring Chase along.”

I shrug my shoulders, “Maybe, he might have plans though. I’ll ask him tonight, we’re meeting up to hang out.”

Remy looks back at me with a smirk, “Hanging out,” she says with air quotes, “Is that what they call it nowadays?”

I roll my eyes back at her, “Whatever Rem, it is possible for girls and guys just to be FRIENDS,” I emphasize.

“Trust me Chase doesn’t want to be friends with you. He wants a whole lot more.”





Chapter 10


Chase

“Hi honey it’s so good to see you, I feel like it’s been so long.” I try to pull away just slightly out of my mom’s tight embrace. For being such a small woman she has one hell of a grip. “Mom I was just here on Saturday, it’s been like three days. She finally loosens her grip and pulls away before turning back to the kitchen to finish up with dinner. “I know baby but it’s never the same without you here. The girls are always missing you.” She stirs a pot of sauce that’s simmering on the stovetop and I peek over her shoulder.

“Well maybe I should start coming every day. Whenever I’m not here I miss your cooking. Your homemade spaghetti sauce is so gonna hit the spot.”

“Chris will be home in a bit, so we’ll eat then. Come out in to the living room for now, the girls are working on some homework and we can catch up.” I follow my mom through the kitchen and dining room into the living room which is immaculately clean, my mom makes sure of that but it still has a homey feel to it with the overstuffed couches and quilts thrown over the back that my mom made.

Three of my sisters are sitting around the coffee table with stacks of textbooks spread out between them. They squeal when they see me and yell out a collective, “Hey Chase!” before I’m smothered in hugs.

“So honey what’s been going? Any lucky ladies yet?” Ah always the first question my mom has for me whenever we see each other. She just can’t wait to plan another wedding. My two older sisters have already been married off. “Nothing new to report mom. There is this girl that I’m interested in, Leah. She is so gorgeous mom and she acts like she doesn’t even know it. But she says she’s not interested in dating so…” I trail off. “Well that’s never stopped my baby from getting what he wants. Has she said why she’s not interested in dating?” I knew that question was coming and my moms like the least judgmental person ever, so I don’t see it as a problem.“She sorta has a kid.” My mom lifts one perfect brow at this and my sisters turn their heads away from their books, hoping to hear some juicy gossip. “Sorta? I don’t think that’s really possible Chase unless she’s pregnant? And I don’t want to tell you what to do but I think that could be a real sticky situation.”