My Surprise Mate (Book 1+ 2) novel Chapter 1

My name is Holly Ellison and I'm 24 years old.I've been living on my own since my 18th birthday, unless you count all the years in a group home.Yeah, my mom put me up for adoption the day I was born.I live in a small town, not many Add kids are in foster care here so that makes us stand out more.

Unfortunately, most of us end up running the streets, Previous Table of contents selling drugs, and hooked on drugs.

Standards aren't very high for us to say the least.

Next Display options I vowed to not become another one of their statistics.I started working part-time at a fast-food restaurant when I was 16 Qo and I've been working ever since.I don't have many friends, and I actually like it that way.

The smaller your circle the M.O.less drama and trouble.I'm currently working as a waitress at Ella's Diner.It's not much, but it pays the bills, and it's only temporary.

I'm saving to go to college.I have not decided for sure what career path I want to take but I have it narrowed down to two: elementary teacher or counselor.I know I want to work with kids though.I was scheduled to be off work today, but someone called in so here I am.I don't mind though I can always use the extra hours.

I've been at work for two hours and we are getting ready for the lunch rush when none other than Kain Shelton and his bunch walkin.

Kain is gorgeous.He has amazing blue eyes the kind that feel like that our peering into your soul and dark brown hair cut in a frohawk.

His body is more than just toned, but he's not close to being body builder big either.

The guys that hang out with Kain look similar to him aside from eye color and hair.

Kain is known around town for being a playboy.

He has no shortage of women to say the least and I'm pretty sure cocky is his middle name.

Of course, they have to sit in my section.I don't Know why I always felt nervous around Kain I made my way over once they get settled to get their drink order.

"Just cokes for all of us." Kain placed their order before I could even ask.

I smiled, giving them a nod, "I'll have it right out."

As I turned to go retrieve their drinks Kain grabbed my arm gently, "Tell me what's a pretty girl like you doing waitressing?"

I rolled me eyes and walked away.

Seriously! That's the best he could come up with.

It wasn't even original, and besides I don't have time for games The rest of my day passed quickly, with Kain leaving me a really large tip.I usually just go straight home after work, but I decided I would have a few drinks down at the bar.

It's early so shouldn't be too busy yet.

Like I always do when I go for drinks, I ducked into the back corner table to avoid any attention.I just want to relax, but evidently the universe had other plans.

Kain Shelton shuffled in loudly and took a seat at the bar.His eyes locked on mine as he scanned the room, a smile tugging at the corner of his full lips.

Without wasting any time, he bee lined for me, sitting in the empty chair across from me.

"So, you waiting on your boyfriend?" he questioned.

"Nope, I've never had a boyfriend."

Why would I say it like that? I could feel my cheeks reddening from embarrassment.I looked at Kain who had one eyebrow raised and look of disbelief written on his face.

"Hmm, I don't know if I believe that.Your gorgeous."

He winked and flagged down the barmaid ordering us each a round.I sat there awkwardly, while his blue eyes stared a hole into me.

When our drinks arrived, I downed mine as fast as I could, "Thanks, but I really should be going."

I slid from my chair and quickly made my way out to the parking lot.

It was dark outside already and the air was cool.I fumbled for my car keys, dropping them as I pulled them from my purse.

"Do you think I could take out sometime gorgeous?" I looked up to find a smiling Kain blocking my door.

"S-sure" I choked out, a little surprised that he was even talking to me.

"I get off work at 6 tomorrow evening."

God, he made me nervous and if I had to guess by the look on his face, he knew he did "I'll be waiting for you at 5:45 then," he smirked as he opened my car door for me.

I sat in my car and watched him go back in the bar.I sighed not sure what I just got myself into, I should have said no.

As promised, Kain was waiting in the parking lot for me when I got off work the next day.

"Bar fight?" I asked him as I slid into the seat of the Camaro, looking at the light bruising on his face.

He shrugged as he put the car in gear, "Something like that."

I couldn't help but wonder exactly what happened.

Obviously, whoever he had fought with didn't have the upper hand, but still had got a few good hits on Kain.

The glint in Kain's eyes told me not to worry, so I tried not to.

Our night went better than I expected it to.He was a different person than he was around his friends.

Not as cocky and very funny and kind.He had treated me as though I was the only girl in the world.

Not paying any attention to any of the females eyeing him all night.

No one had ever made me feel as special as he did tonight.

I felt a little guilty for judging him before I had actually got to know him. He dropped me back off at my car, "So think we can do this again tomorrow?" he asked with a crooked grin.

"I would love that."

I didn't even think about it before I answered.I had fun with him, and I guess I deserved to have some fun in my life.

Kain leaned down, kissing me softly.My heart was pounding so hard in my chest! thought I would die.

"Goodnight gorgeous."

Kain waited for me to pull out of the parking lot before turning and driving the opposite direction.

Two Months Later Kain and I had been seeing each almost every night since our first date.We hadn't gone farther than kissing, some pretty hot and heavy kissing though.

I was scared to go any further, and I had finally told him that I was still a virgin.I wasn't sure what kind of reaction I was expecting from him, but he made me feel proud of it.He never took me to his house though.We always came back to my apartment, even though I was a little embarrassed about it.

It was run down on the lower side of town and my furniture wasn't new or expensive.He didn't seem to mind though.

Any time I asked where he lived, he would find a way to dodge my question.

Maybe he was embarrassed like me, though it doesn't seem like he's broke by any means.

A tap on my front door let me know Kain was here.I decided last night that tonight would be the night I gave myself to him, I was nervous to say the least.

The butterflies in my stomach were making me feel nauseous.I took one last look in the mirror, before heading to the door.

Kain looked amazing in his dark blue jeans and white button up shirt.His eyes roamed over my body, pausing at chest.

This was the most dressed up he had seen me since we started dating.

A dark blue silk dress with a deep cut V-neck.

It clung to my curves perfectly.I had felt beautiful in it and the way Kain was eyeing me hungrily boosted my confidence even more.I had slipped on some silver open toed heels with it, but Kain was still a few inches taller than me.

He wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me in for a kiss, "You are breathtaking baby."

I looked down smiling as I felt blush creep across my cheeks, causing Kain to chuckle lightly.

Before I could lose my confidence, I wrapped my arms around his neck bringing his face down to mine.

Our lips crashed together in a mix of teeth and tongues.I was a little surprised at myself, but it felt too good to stop now.

Kain's hands traveled down to my ass, his touch sending fire through me.

He gently picked me up, my legs wrapping around his waist instinctively.He shut the front door with his foot, never breaking our kiss and carried me to my room.