Good night
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Chapter 7
Amirah
I was sprawled across my bed waiting to see if Donnie would respond. He should, he asked for the message. I looked at my phone. Nothing yet. Went back to reading my book. Stylan and I had passed a small bookstore with books for $1. I bought a lot of reads. My phone finally pinged. I pick it up and smile.
Donnie:My day was ok, just got an upgrade to great
You: Oh really? What could have caused that?
Donnie: Don't play, you know why. How was your day? Did you and Stylan do anything special?
You: Nothing much. His fencing gear arrived. he was playing around in his room with the sabre.
Donnie: Good. He won't hurt himself. Now what about you?
You: I picked some books up and was just laying here reading one. I picked up one on fencing and a few others.
Donnie: What others
You: Oh just some fictional stuff nothing major
Donnie. Tell me
Gawd he is persistent
You: Fine. I got 2 romances and couple Zane books and 50 shades
It took him a bit to reply. This made me extremely nervous. I should have lied.
Donnie: Do you have a boyfriend?
You: No
Donnie: Seeing anyone?
You: No
Donnie: So you're going to get yourself all worked up and then what? Go to sleep?
You: I doubt I'll get myself worked up, but that the idea. Read then sleep
Donnie: You'll definitely need your rest.
You: Oh yeah? Why.
Donnie: We're going to Dave and Busters after Stylans lesson tomorrow.
You: Oh are we?
Donnie: Yes. So wear flats and prepare to have fun. We can talk while he plays.
You: Maybe
Donnie: No maybe. Yes. It'll be good for all involved. Stylan can play and we can talk
You: I guess I don't see how it'd be a problem
Donnie: Great. See you at the lesson. Don't stay up too late reading little one. Good night
You: Good night
I put my phone back on the charger. Little one? For some reason that kind of turned me on. Something about him intrigues me. I'm not sure what it is, nor am I sure it's appropriate given he is Stylans coach but those eyes and that smile. It's been a while since I felt wanted, pursued. Surely it can't be wrong to participate in the chase just a little bit. Right?
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Donnie
I sat back on the couch and smiled. That went better than planned. Although I don't know what I was thinking with the Dave and Busters thing. There is no rule about hanging out with or even dating parent but this was a bit soon. I don't want to seem like a vulture but so far I like everything about her and I want to know more. Her reading material tickled me. She wants some excitement. I'm not perfect but I may be just the man who can give it to her. I pull up my work schedule to make sure they are my last family. Dammit. One of my kids added late. I shoot an email to reschedule them until the day after. I know this kids dad will be understanding. Moments later I get a 'sure thing bud' email to confirm that its all good. Great. Now to think how I can dazzle Amira in less than two hours so I can get a real date. Maybe in a week when the club host fencers night out-free babysitting. I eventually go to bed and fall asleep thinking about wild curls and a dazzling smile and how I can't wait to have her in my play area.
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