Levi Read Novels & Stories

My list was almost like training for the real thing. We were both busy on our phones as they pinged with the messages being sent and I finally gave my phone to Levi. He sat there for maybe an hour and read through everything that Jules had sent me. I nursed the glass of whiskey in front of me and waited for him to say something. “Well fuck me,” Levi said finally and it was the first time I had ever heard him swear. “Do you understand now?” I asked him as he looked at me. “Geez kid, yeah, I get it,” he said to me.

“I’m just giving Eboni a break.” Levi shakes his head, a knowing look in his eyes. “It suits you,” he says softly, leaning against the counter. “Being a mom.” I feel my cheeks flush, my gaze dropping to Isabelle as I reach to feed her a small spoonful. She opens her mouth eagerly, her eyes wide with delight. For a moment, we sit in comfortable silence, the only sound the gentle clink of the spoon against the bowl. Levi takes a deep breath, as if steeling himself for something. “I’ve been thinking,” he starts, his voice hesitant. “When this is all over, I want to get my GED.”

Ready. “This is him?” I asked Stacy, still holding Levi’s hand. He nodded. “My top choice.” Levi released my hand and glanced at Stacy. “Want me to sit, or stay standing?” “Sit,” I said before Stacy could answer. He did. I studied him as the waitress brought his drink—a water, no lemon, already ordered by Stacy ahead of time. “So Levi,” I said, picking up my fork but not eating. “How do you feel about reading romance novels in case I want to talk about my book boyfriends on the ride to work?”