Jaden
The aroma of rosemary and garlic filled the kitchen and wrapped around me like a warm hug. After I had dropped the kids off at Kathy and Brian’s, I had spent the rest of the afternoon preparing dinner. I was hopeful I could impress Molly. When I had invited her over for dinner, I had been surprised when she had accepted. Tonight was my night, and I was going to lay all my cards out on the table. I was going to declare my love and hope for the best. I glanced at the clock up on the wall above the stove, and it was like a strange mix of excitement and nerves that churned in my stomach. Molly was due to arrive any minute now. I checked the food once more before I headed into the dining room to check and adjust the table settings. Candlelight flickered against the walls, which casted a
