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The peaceful evening came to a close, I walked Azzaria to her car. The moon hung high in the sky, casting a soft glow on the world around us.

With a smile, I asked her, “Did you have fun tonight?”

Azzaria grinned warmly and replied, “I did. Thank you for this beautiful evening.”

I leaned in, placing a soft and gentle kiss on her cheek. As I pulled back, I watched her drive away into the night, a sense of contentment washing over me.

Note to self: you’re totaling nailing this.

Azzaria

After Dillion walked me to my car, we said our goodbyes, and I drove back home. The cool breeze through the car window was soothing, and I couldn’t help but smile as I recalled our ice cream “pre-date.” It had been a lovely evening filled with laughter, ice cream, and more getting to know him.

It’s not everyday a man rents an entire ice cream store for the sole purpose of a “pre-date”.

I’m swooning. Hard.

I don’t think I’m just attracted to him anymore. I think I like him.

As I pulled up to my mom’s house, I saw her fast asleep on the couch. I quietly locked up the house to avoid disturbing her.

Heading to my room, I let out a contented sigh. I picked up my phone and decided to call my bestfriend. There’s no way I could wait another second to spill everything. She didn’t even know I was going in the first place.

“Hey, Abi,” I began excitedly. “You won’t believe the evening I just had.”

“What happened?” Abigail’s voice was filled with curiosity. “And you look pretty, where are you going?”

I proceeded to recount every moment of the pre-date, sharing the laughter, the playful banter, and the flavors of ice cream we’d tried. Abigail listened intently, interjecting with occasional “oohs” and “ahs.”

After I’d finished sharing, Abigail said, “He rented the Flower Garden? Do you know how expensive that place is?”

“That was exactly my thought. I was swooning.”

“I should’ve made a bet on this. I’d be cashing out right now.”

“Shut up.” I playfully rolled me eyes. “I had fun. It was great and he wasn’t focusing on sexual stuff, it was just calm.”

“When are you gonna let him you know..?”

“Huh?”

“When are you gonna let him fuck?”

My eyes bulged. “Abigail-Ann.”

“Sorry.” She laughed. “Well, I’m excited for you,” Abigail replied. “Take things slow and enjoy every moment.”

Our conversation was filled with excitement and laughter as I shared more stories from the evening. Abigail had a way of making me feel at ease, and her support was invaluable.

After we called, it was time to call it a night. I settled into my cozy bed, my mind still racing with the fun moments of the evening. With a smile on my face, I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep, filled with dreams of what might come next.

CHAPTER 14

Azzaria

The following days were fast pacing and Dillon’s gestures and attention never ceased to amaze me. He was a master at the little things that made me smile. From surprising me with my favorite flowers to ordering sandwiches from that charming deli I adored, he made it clear he was genuinely interested in getting to know me.

As I settled into my internship, balancing work and college became more challenging. The coursework was finished but there were still other factors which kept on occurring, like the release form and gown fittings. They sounded super simple but were actually very complex and time consuming.

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