I push Jack out of my head and shift my focus to Tre. I reopen the app and flush crimson when I read Tre’s last message.
DanDad007: I can think of a few other things I’d like to do to you.
My fingers grow a mind of their own.
Stella214: Are you always like this?
DanDad007: Like what?
Stella214: So forward. Does that really work for you? I think most women are turned off by it.
DanDad007: Are you most women? Something tells me, a sexy woman like you gets turned on by a man in charge.
Stella214: No comment. What makes you think I’m sexy? What if I’m toothless and bald?
DanDad007: Impossible. What else turns you on?
Stella214: A confident, not arrogant man, turns me on, but foot massages work too.
DanDad007: I have big hands.
A selfie appears. It’s a close-up of his outstretched hand covering his face.
Stella214: Oh, my. What big hands you have.
DanDad007: The better to touch you with.
There’s another break in our correspondence.
DanDad007: Do you catch any of the game?
Stella214: I wouldn’t be caught dead watching the Super Bowl. The only thing that interests me about football is the snacks. Give me some hot wings and potato skins!
DanDad007: Naked or loaded?
Stella214: Do I even want to know what you’re referring to?!?
DanDad007: And you accused me of having a dirty mind! Potato skins, sweetheart… just cheese or loaded with jalapenos, sour cream, bacon, chili, etc.
Stella214: Naked, for sure.
A grin stretches across my face and touches each ear, but after I’d made the “naked” comment, he, once again, goes radio silent for a few hours. My mood sours. I’m embarrassed that I keep flirting with him like this. But it is kind of fun…
DanDad007: I’m gonna need another cold shower.
Stella214: Another? SMH! I have no words.
I change the subject and ask why he’s texting instead of using voice message. He said there were too many people around.
Stella214: I need a guy’s opinion. What color dress should I buy for the fundraiser? I heard they’re doing a silent auction and a speed dating thing. Sounds horrifying! I picture old, dirty men like my dentist and mailman there, chomping at the bit to talk to all the young, single women. LOL
I wanted to kill Kylie when she signed us up in the name of good fun.
DanDad007: Red and black are both sexy. I might have to work that night. Don’t pick on dirty, old men! We’re just looking for some action… I mean, affection.
Stella214: Eww! Now you’ve got me wondering how old you are.
My eyes grow heavy, and I fall into a deep slumber while waiting for a response. I wake up exhausted when my alarm buzzes.