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“Will do,” she agreed before dropping her head bashfully. When she lifted it up, I had to keep myself from kissing her nude lipstick off.
“Are you ready to fall in love tonight?”
Her hands slipped down my chest as she released a shaky breath. “I am.”
I loved the confidence in her answer. It made me smile. We headed out, hand in hand, and I was nervous as fuck. A lot was riding on tonight, and I hoped it was the start of Janae getting whatever she needed from me to know that with me her heart would always be safe.
CHAPTER23
Janae
I wasn’t sure how to explain how I felt with Tyreek this evening other than amazing. We’d gone to Flight for dinner and drinks. While we waited for the check, he told me we were going dancing after this. I appreciated him keeping how we ended the night open because I was spontaneous and liked to try new things. Because of that, I wasn’t sure how I’d want to end our evening together. Dinner had been amazing—from the food and ambiance to the company.
Our conversations shifted frequently, going from lighthearted and flirty to silly then serious. There wasn’t anything that was off the table, and I loved that about us. I loved that we had a friendship that wasn’t strained by time and distance. I loved that it wasn’t just about sex between us, though the sex was amazing. We had a true bond, one that I could honestly say was new and refreshing.
As he stared at me, I giggled quietly before looking around the room. Men would just stare at you like it was nothing, and that always made my goofy ass laugh.
“What?” I asked quietly.
“I’m here with the prettiest woman in the room. I can’t helpbutlook at you.”
I loved this flirtatious side of Tyreek. Yes, I was confident, but what woman didn’t love being flirted with and boosted up by her man? Especially one that was as fine and as good of a catch as Tyreek.
“You trying to get some pussy tonight? Is that what this is about?”
The sexy chuckle he gave me as he sat up in his seat made me smile. “Not at all. Pussy is a bonus. I’m saying how I feel.” Now, I was the one staring at him with a crooked smile. “What’s got those beautiful eyes sparkling like that?”
“You. Being here with you.” I released a heavy breath. “Being here with you and not being consumed by my past. I feel free, and I love being this version of myself with you.”
Tyreek reached his arm across the table. When I placed my hand inside of his, he gave it a sweet, tender kiss, then used it to tug me over so that I was seated in his lap. This reminded me of Vegas and that he had no problem with public displays of affection. After finding myself enraptured by the feel of his lips on mine, I pulled away and rested my forehead on his.
“I really, really missed that,” he confessed before kissing me again.
“So did I.” My hand lowered to his dick. “I missed this too.”
He groaned and tightened his grip around me. “He missed you. When we get back to my place, I intend to show you just how much.”
I smiled, leaning forward to give him another kiss. We’d discussed our love languages when we first met, so I knew he loved quality time and physical touch while I preferred service and physical touch. I think I didn’t care for quality time because I didn’t have it to give in the past, but after spending an entire week with him, I’d been craving time with him.
Our waitress returned with our check and Tyreek paid, then we were headed out. I loved that he had a driver because it allowed us to talk and focus on each other. Car rides always provided the best conversations. We were seated in the back of the Bentley, hand in hand, staring out into the night sky as we cruised down the interstate.
“What can I give you tonight that will confirm to you that giving us a chance is worth it?” he checked.
“I appreciate that, but I already asked God to let you use a password if we’re meant to be. I know we will have fun regardless, but I asked Him to have you say a specific thing if marriage is in our future.”
“If I say it, I don’t want you to tell me.”
“Why not?”
“I want that to remain something that stays sacred between you and Him. I talked to Him about us too before I came to get you, so we’re on the same page.”
Our eyes locked, mouths mirrored the same smile. Words couldn’t express how happy I was to get out of my own way and let this man show me love.
About fifteen minutes later, we were pulling up to the dance studio I mentioned wanting to go to. They offered all kinds of dance classes and that was something I had on my bucket list. I could already two step, line dance, and do basic moves and twerk, but I loved watching people do professional styles of dance and wanted to learn those as well. It wasn’t something I’d prioritize doing for myself, and I was glad he’d listened and decided to do it for us.
“You listen,” I teased as his driver opened the door for us.
“I do. You know what else I do?”
