Son of Eden, a Paranormal Romance Read Online Free

deserved better than that. She didn’t know its story but she couldn’t deny the odd connection she felt.
    Now her mind was occupied with where to take it. There was a big music store that specialized in sheet music just two blocks from her apartment. She had often gone there to look for her favorite classical artist Beethoven, because the store always had the best selection of his work. She knew the shop didn’t offer the service she was seeking, but maybe someone there could refer her to a place that did. Her decision was made. After school she would pick up the violin at home and then walk down to the music store. Suddenly she was pulled away from her planning.
    “Emily, Hellooo? I asked if you are going to go with Ben to prom.”
    “Uummm.”
    “Well?” Candice pressed. “It’s been two weeks since he asked you. I don’t understand why you still haven’t given him an answer.”
    “I’m not sure.” Emily was wondering if now was a good time to say she wasn’t planning on going at all.
    “This is because of Rob isn’t it?” Candice gave a sigh of longing. “I guess if I got to be around him as much as you then I would have a hard time swooning for high school boys too. He is sooo handsome and you just have to melt when he smiles at you.”
    Emily gave a little laugh. “ Wow, is Candice boy crazy or what?”
    “No it isn’t because of Rob, although he did ask me out for lunch this Saturday.”
    Candice squealed with delight. “No way! Where’s he taking you?”
    “I don’t know, I didn’t exactly say yes.” Emily waited for the scolding, but surprisingly her friend kept her cool.
    “So what did you say?”
    “I said I would check my schedule.”
    Candice knew Emily never had enough on her calendar that would require her consulting it. This was an excuse and it was obvious.
    “Emily, you know I love you, but coming from a friend, you are turning into a hermit. Maybe it would be good for you to go out and remember what it’s like to socialize,” her friend explained in the sweetest voice possible.
    Candice was right.
    Emily hadn’t always been this way; she used to be such a social butterfly. She had never been afraid to start a conversation with someone she didn’t know and was up for trips to the ice cream parlor or the movies or shopping whenever the opportunity arose. All of that had changed drastically when Emily’s mother died her sophomore year in high school. After that awful experience she had retreated inside herself and she didn’t have a clue now how to escape. Emily began entertaining the idea of actually going on a date. Maybe if she just took that initial step she would find herself enjoying a social life again. Rob was a nice guy, and perhaps if she actually made an attempt to take pleasure in his company, she would be surprised.
    “Yeah. You’re right Candice. Maybe I’ll give him a call.”
    “That’s the spirit! You never know what might come from a simple lunch with a really hot guy!” Candice expressed her excitement in every syllable.
    The first bell rang, signaling that lunch was over. They only had five minutes to get to class. The girls cleaned up their lunch trays and dumped them on the way out the door.
    “So, I’ll see you in math!” Candice shouted as she headed down the hall.
    “Yeah, see ya,” Emily called out.
    As soon as school was out, Emily found herself growing more and more excited as she neared her apartment. It was nice to finally have a project to occupy her time.
    After she picked up the violin, she walked the two blocks to the old music store. The bell on the door rang as Emily walked in. The older woman behind the counter had a warm smile as she pulled her glasses down off her nose.
    “What can I help you with?” the lady asked.
    “Well, I’m not sure if you can help me or not, but this was the only place I could think of to start.” Emily walked over and put the old violin case up on the counter with a soft thump.
    “I know you