The Good Luck Potion (The Good Luck Series) Read Free

they reached it. Kimberly was all smiles and she looked amazing in the floral sundress and sandals she wore. “I was getting worried about you two. Everyone else has already arrived. Come on in and let me get you the last lock and key.”
    “What?” Sue followed her sister into the living room and saw there were five other females wearing a lock on a string around their necks.
    “Phil and I thought it would be fun to have a lock and key party. Have you ever heard of it?”
    “No.” Sue grimaced.
    “It’s simple really. You wear this lock and each male is given a key. ” Kimberly turned to Alex, handing one to him. “Each key matches one lock. It’s the guy’s job to find out which one. We thought it would be a great way to start a conversation and for my friends to get to know Phil’s friends.”
    “Where’d you get this idea?” Sue asked.
    “A movie on one of those cable romance channels. Phil and I both thought it was the cutest idea ever.” Kimberly’s enthusiasm wasn’t rubbing off on her. “Relax. Who knows, you might just meet someone tonight. Haven’t you been moaning for the last few months about needing a date?”
    “Kimberly!” Sue gasp ed, not believing her sister had just said that in front of him. She grabbed her by the arm and led her toward the kitchen. “How could you say that in front of Alex?”
    “Sorry, but it’s true.”
    “It doesn’t matter if it is. I don’t want him thinking I’m a loser. I already bumped his truck when I parked.”
    “You didn’t.”
    She nodded.
    “So that explains why the two of you were out there so long.”
    Sue ignored that last statement, not wanting to go into any more details at the moment. Instead she turned to the question that had been eating at her since she pulled up. “I thought you invited me here for dinner.”
    “I did. And we’ll eat as soon as each lock and key is paired up.”
    “But—”
    “No buts. Go mingle.”
    Sue watched her sister sashay away from her like a butterfly. Dejected, she walked back into the living room. She looked for a place to sit, but saw the room had been emptied of the typical living room furnishings and replaced with several small round tables with two chairs. Each was draped with a table cloth and a small floral arrangement was placed in the center to create an intimate setting. Great. Dinner for two. She just prayed her lock did not match Alex’s key, especially after what Kimberly said.
     
     
    Alex watched Sue rush her sister away from him. He didn’t blame her after what Kimberly had said. But it was good to know the girl was unattached. She was cute and he had a feeling that fender bender wasn’t because she didn’t brake in time. The girl had been distracted by something she saw and he had a feeling it was him, but he didn’t want to be conceited.
    He s urveyed the room and it looked like the pairing had already happened whether the key had been tested or not. He walked up to two couples which included a poker buddy of his, Parker Jennings. The young women giggled when he introduced himself.
    “ Our locks have already been opened,” the red head said. “Sorry.”
    “You know what they say, Jones. The early bird gets the worm.” Parker slapped him on the back and laughed. “So how long were you in Alaska?”
    Alex grinned. “Three years. I just got back last night and got moved back into my place today.”
    “Sweet. Maybe we can resume our poker nights. You still on Cedar?”
    “Yeah. I’m back in my old house, but not sure if I’ll be holding those or not. I got out of the habit while up north.” He smiled and looked at the girls. “Nice to have met you.”
    “ You too,” the red head said.
    He walked toward another group of six and saw his friend Brandon who shook his head and pointed to the blond sitting alone at a table. It was Sue. She looked upset as he approached. “We meet again.”
    “Yeah. ”
    “ If you’re worried by what your sister said, don’t be. I have