Page 90 of Chasing the Dream

What are you going to wear?

He’d been so busy stressing out over which chocolates to buy that he hadn’t thought about it. I’m not sure. Any suggestions?

Wear a blue shirt. It’ll bring out your eyes.

Did that mean she liked his eyes?

You have really pretty eyes.

Guess so! Not sure a man wants to have pretty eyes.

What would you rather hear?

You shouting my name while you come. Um…

That you have a hot body?

Are you asking or telling?

Telling.

Who knew texting could get him so aroused? Thank you.

I’m looking forward to going out tomorrow night.

Me too. If only it were just the two of them. He didn’t mind hanging out with his sister, but right then, he really wished he and Morgan were going alone. That gave him an idea. What time does Maria usually leave for work in the morning?

Seven thirty. Why?

I have something for you, and I wanted to give it to you alone.

Ohhh. Sounds intriguing.

It’s not what you’re thinking.

Bummer.

He laughed, enjoying flirting with her. What if I pick you up after she leaves?

Won’t we be late for work?

Not late, just not early.

Fine by me.

If Maria asks, just say I have a dentist appointment or something.

Do you think she’ll buy it?

Right then, he couldn’t think of a better excuse, and he was starting not to care. She’ll probably be so excited about her date with Matt that she won’t even question it.

She’s calling me right now. I better go.

Where were you this whole time?

In my bedroom. See you in the morning.

He set down his phone and sighed. He hated sneaking around, and they hadn’t even been doing it that long. Maybe tomorrow he’d talk to her about telling Maria. What was the worst that could happen? Maria might be upset about it for a few days, but she’d get over it, right?