I just about missed this perfect opportunity. I was passing by when I saw what looked like a really dull crowd. I mean, come on! It's a beautiful day and they're all standing around reading. I've got my eyes peeled looking for THE ONE that I saw oh so briefly....but I digress. Just as I'm about to leave this place in a cloud of my dust---I notice---hey! That's my Boss man! I can not resist such a perfect opportunity to socialize with the Boss outside of work hours. So I oh so casually walk up to him....
And I talk to him about the first thing that comes to my mind. The job of course! I have to ease my way into conversations. But what I find out is not what I wanted to hear. He is happily married (with kids!)---to Gina! I almost laughed out loud, but thankfully caught myself in time. Everyone knows Gina is not the most loyal person around. I'm thinking my promotions and raises are only a matter of time---I will be there in his time of need. I'll be his shoulder to cry on, his comfort, and then I won't have to work so hard. Who knew being in the military would be so exhausting! In a bad way, mind.
I am seriously depressed. No sign of my guy, and the Boss is currently unavailable. I can't stand it any longer! I have been so good, dodging calls from Don, trying to stay focused on my goal. Where has it gotten me? No where! I'm going to bite the bullet and call Don back. It sure beats spending another night all by myself!
You want to meet tonight?
Hmm. I don't know---I really shouldn't---
Seriously, a girl cannot be thought of as too easy!
Okay---you've talked me into it. I'll meet you there.
Yes at that new place. See you there!
Just the sound of his voice turns me to mush....
He looks even better than I remember. And my tummy is sooo jittery. I really like this guy---
I decide to go for broke and just put the question out there. I need to know if we can ever be more---or if he's only looking for fun. I don't want my heart broken, but I am not opposed to fun. Why can't a girl have both? To my dismay, he stood pretty firm on his just looking for fun bit. I told him all about my quest for the one, I may have gone into a bit too much detail, but it didn't seem to bother him at all. He simply told me he was quite content to be my Mr. Right Now. I suppose I must be content with it as well...
I wonder if I could possibly be any bolder than I've already been---
But with just a few LOVEly mood drinks in me; I find I can be a bit bolder. This elevator is going up....
Riding in an elevator is always fun with the right person. Don may not be THE ONE, but tonight, he is the right one to have some fun with.
Don is so good for my sense of self-esteem, and he lifts my spirits as well. This has been a fantastic date, and I wouldn't mind seeing him again!
Just as I'm telling him what a great time I had, that's when he tells me he knows my mystery guy. Not only does he know my mystery guy, but my guy happens to be his baby brother. He couldn't have shocked me more!
What do you mean?
I told you all about my quest, and you knew who he was this whole time and you didn't say anything!
And he's your brother?!
I wanted to scream at Don, but he is sooo charming that it is impossible to stay mad at him.
Especially when he says those magic words, "I can introduce you to my brother if you want?"
And with that Don is my hero! We make plans for me to come over and meet his brother, and Don whispers that while his brother is a bore, he himself is not. And he would always be available---and his brother would never have to know. I find the thought tempting, but I am trying to put it aside. I kiss Don good night...
But really, Don does kiss so very well, among other things. I guess I will see what tomorrow brings, and just hope that I didn't imagine the zings I felt when I was with his brother, Devon.
But for tonight, the promise burns brightly in my daydreams, and my night ones as well!
I am meeting Devon tomorrow night!
This is the end of Chapter 2. Stay tuned for Chapter 3: Temptation anyone?
