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I unblocked Asher’s number as I entered the bar, hoping he wouldn’t send me another update about the petition’s progress. I couldn’t care less about it because I had a plan. I was going to befriend as many tenants in our building as I could, and I would overturn that petition.
I’m not going anywhere. Asher would regret making an enemy out of me.
“Brooke!” Matthew waved his hand, and he looked so beautiful dressed in a casual, breathable button-up shirt, solid loose pants, and a plain white sneaker. I took a deep breath in and smoothed my sweaty palms down my thigh-high sundress.
Aww, we looked like such a couple smiling at each other from across the room.
I walked toward the table, and he got up when I reached him and offered me a warm hug. There was a little squeeze in the hug, and my heart almost leaped out of my chest. He smells so good, gosh!
“Thank you for coming,” he said softly as he released me from his warm hug, and I smiled as I nodded.
Why was my throat suddenly so dry?
“You did offer to pay for the food,” I shrugged, and he chuckled as he pulled the chair out for me.
This felt like a date! The bar was very intimate, and there were a few couples scattered around as well as friend groups.
“Yeah, yeah, besides, we’re long overdue for a proper catchup.” He waved as he sat down, and I giggled. We’ve never had a catchup before. This felt different.
Matthew looked at me nervously as he played with his fingers, and I chuckled as I leaned forward, wanting to show him what could be his if only he would ask me out. “Are you okay, Matt?”
“Yeah, yeah.” He leaned back in his chair, angling his body toward me. I hadn’t noticed it before, but Matthew had sat beside me instead of across from me. “You look really pretty tonight.”
Oh. My. God.
Perhaps Marie was right. Had Matthew finally gotten the hints that I had been sending his way since we met? Had he finally gotten the signals?
I blushed as I pushed my hair behind my ear. I wanted to look pretty for you, I thought to myself.
“You don’t look so shabby yourself. Cleaned up for me?” Was I coming on too strong?
“I had to show off. We’re used to seeing each other in uniform.” He brushed off the imaginary dust from his shoulders, and I laughed as I nodded my head.
Date me, and you can see me dressed in absolutely anything you want.
“I like that. We have to show off more.”
“I agree. By the way, what would you like to drink?”
“Uhm, I think a Long Island would be a great starter,” I told him, and he got up, letting me know that he would be back with my drink soon.
When I saw that he was out of sight, I grabbed my phone and quickly texted Marie.
Me: He said I looked pretty!
Marie: Are your boobs and sexy legs on display today?
Me: You know it. I even got the hair loose tonight.
Marie: Atta girl! Apply some more pink lip gloss; it makes your lips look pouty.
Me: On it! He went to get me a drink. And he’s sitting right next to me!
Marie: I would, too. Who doesn’t want to stare at those gorgeous boobs close up?
Me: Stop! I’m blushing.
Marie: Make your boobs blush. I’m telling you - you will go home with him today!
