I probably shouldn't be in. I shook my head as I continued on the trail, leaving the lovebirds alone. What to do...what to do about my own life? Link was a great guy, at least from what I could tell from spending time with him. Had we not been in the situation that we were in, I doubt I would have anything to worry about. I just needed to determine whether he w as being totally honest with me, if not I needed to find out why. Maybe the whole story was really simple. It may not even be as bad as I thought it was; it's pretty easy to assume things. But that wasn't entirely my fault when the men in my life talked circles around me. When I was with Link things were amazing and our repertoire was natural and relaxed. I didn't feel in any way that he wasn't being genuine with me. That's what I found so confusing about the situation that I was in. Everything felt right when I was with Link. At this point I didn't know who or what to believe but I knew what felt right in my heart. So how could it be wrong? That's why I hadn't bailed on the situation even though I probably should have. I still had yet to tell Jared that I was seeing Link. It was a conversation that I was not looking forward to at all. He could only blame himself though. If he hadn’t sent me over there to pretend I was his lawyer than I may never have met Link at all. It almost seemed fated the way we had come together. Really what were the chances of us dating after that initial meeting? Slim to none, was my guess. I know my brother Jared would think the same thing. My phone started buzzing and I stopped to check who it was. A smile came across my face as I realized that it was Link. He was asking me what I was doing that night. He was straightforward and to the point. The one thing that I liked about Link was that he didn't play games with me. He didn't try to play it cool with me and make me wait for several days to hear from him. That was a game that most guys played and I was often annoyed by it. If you liked someone you let them know it and you don't mess with their heart by making them wait to find out; it was just cruel. I hated guys who played games and it appeared as if that wasn't something I needed to worry about with Link. There was a really good chance that Link was the one.
Chapter Two
I was pretty ravenous after my hike and I couldn't wait to get some food in my belly. Sarah and Lisa were meeting me for lunch and I could not wait. I had advised them of a good restaurant this time. The last thing I needed on an empty stomach was terrible food. I wanted nothing but a delicious and satisfying meal. Sarah had groaned when I had told her where to go but I didn't care, with my luck she would have picked another dive and I would have to gag down another entree that I didn't want to. I planned on eating a ton of delicious food since my hike burned off so many calories. The service at the restaurant was a class act as well so I knew we wouldn't wait for food for long. I walked into the restaurant and was happy to find they were already there. “Hey ladies, how are you doing?” I said and smiled. “Gemma! I have been dying to talk to you!” Sarah squealed. I chuckled, “Yeah, I figured as much.” “You dirty little secret keeper!” Sarah laughed. “Easy ladies. I'm ordering food before we get into things here. I am so hungry that I could eat a horse right now.” “Fair enough. I guess we can wait a few minutes.” I sat down with them and perused the menu. I knew I wanted a cobb salad but I wasn't sure what else to get. Maybe fish of some sort; I had been craving that lately. “We are all ready to order girl, so whenever you are ready.” I looked up at Sarah and smiled. It was all on me. I decided on the spring roll appetizers and the salmon and wild rice. All sounded very delicious and the chef was amazing there so I knew I would be happy with the dishes. The waitress arrived and we ordered some wine as well as