Page 29 of Endeavor
I look down when my phone buzzes and see it’s a call from Grady.
Frowning, I pick it up because I find it odd that Grady is calling. He hasn’t called me yet. And it’s the middle of the day.
“Hello?”
“Hey. I…uh…I wanted to call because apparently we were photographed last night.”
“I know.”
“Oh?”
“Kate, my friend, she saw the photos and told me.”
“Oh. I’m sorry about that. I should have warned you that the paps sometimes do that. I just didn’t want you finding out and getting upset about it.”
“Why would I be upset? I mean, you are famous. You come from a famous family. I’ll be honest, I didn’t really think about that. But no, I’m not upset,” I say, because it’s the truth. I’m not upset. I mean, it’s not his fault.
I hear him sigh in relief, and I laugh. “You were really worried about this, huh?”
“I just…yeah, I was. I felt bad.”
“Why?” I ask, curious why he would even care.
“Here I was trying to make a great second impression on you and now it’s all over the press. I wasn’t sure if you would decide I’m not worth a third try.”
“A third try?” I laugh. “Listen, Grady, I admit you suck at first impressions. But I’m not going to turn down the next date because we got photographed. I mean, this is LA after all.”
“You’re taking this a lot better than I thought you would.”
I roll my eyes. “Yeah, shocking, I know.”
He’s quiet for a long moment and I wonder what he’s thinking. “You really aren’t like other women, Emma.”
Now it’s my turn to be silent. He’s said this a few times and I wonder if me being “different” is good or bad.
“You still there?” he asks.
“Yeah, just processing.”
“Fuck. Did I say something offensive? Because I really am trying not to be a total prick.”
“You’re trying?”
He laughs. “Yes.”
I giggle. “Well, you can make it up to me on Saturday.”
“That’s like five whole days away.”
“Yep. It better be epic,” I say. I find myself grinning because of our playful banter.
“Wow, no pressure. OK, OK. I’ll work on it.”
“Good. I gotta go. I have to plan for a meeting with Andy and your mom.”
“Cool. I’m glad they are going to sit down with you.”
“Me too. Any tips?” I ask because why not.
