Chubby Chasers 2

Chapter 3: Shadow's pov

Chapter 3

Shadow’s pov

Being a single mother was hard. I loved my kids more than anything. I just wish I had a good man in my life. Then again, I never have time to find one. All I do is work and stay home with my kids. It’s not like prince charming hangs out at a library. If he did, he wouldn’t want an old frumpy plus size single mom like me.

My husband left me because he said I was hideous so why would I ever expect another man to want me. I looked in the mirror and cried. I hated myself. He killed any self-esteem I had. He constantly told me I was worthless, fat, and ugly. He said he had to get drunk in order to touch me. It hurt me so badly.

His new play thing was only 20 and was like a size 2. Yep he rubbed my face in it every chance he gets. He hasn’t seen his kids in almost a year. I hated how much he hurts them. He broke my heart, but I can handle it they can’t. They think they did something wrong.

I loved the library because it was so quiet. Except for today. They were doing construction across the street. They were remodeling for a new night club. I hated that this town was changing so much. I went outside to see how the remodeling was going. I just wish it was done already so I can get some peace back.

I caught sight of the sexiest man to walk this earth. I couldn’t help but stare. He looked over my way, so I hurried back into the library. How was I going to get any work done with a sexy man like that being right across the street?

I got back to my laptop. Since it was a slow day I decided to get back to my writing. I didn’t want to be a librarian forever. I wanted to be a writer. I was on this amazing site called Dreame to see if I was even any good at writing. I had all these dreams before I got married, but I put them all on hold. I was done doing that. I will never let another man take over my whole life. It was time I lived for me and my kids. I was so busy writing that I didn’t hear anyone come in.

“Hello, I am Ryder I am opening the club across the street, and just wanted to introduce myself.”

I jumped not realizing he was there. I just looked at him not knowing what to say. I was very shy when I first met someone and kind of awkward.

“Um hi I’m Shadow I run things here.”

“It is a pleasure to meet you.”

He actually kissed my hand and I almost fainted. This man was deadly. I needed to stay far away from him. Men like this never went for women like me so there is no point in even trying.

“It’s nice to meet you, but I really need to get back to work.”

“No problem I need to head back. I will see you around Shadow.”

He left and I still felt like I couldn’t breathe. It seemed like he was flirting with me, but that couldn’t be. I wasn’t good enough for any man let alone one that looked like that.