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Standing on my tiptoes, I press a kiss to his cheek. “Thank you for tonight, Ghost. I had a great time.”
“Me too, Clover.”
I turn to leave, my heart filled with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. I take a step towards my cousin, but Ghost, who had been quietly observing me, reaches out and gently grasps my hand, stopping me in my tracks.
His touch sends a shiver down my spine, and I look up into his intense brown eyes. "I'd like to see you again, Clover," he says, his voice low and husky. "I want to get to know you better. Would you like that?"
A slow smile spreads across my lips as I nod my head. "Yeah, I'd like that," I reply softly.
A spark of joy ignites in his eyes, and he reaches for my hand, lacing his fingers through mine. He pulls my hand up to his lips and places a warm kiss against my wrist. "Can I have your number, Darlin’?" he asks.
“Sure, I'll be right back. I have to get my phone," I say, feeling a rush of butterflies in my stomach.
With a promise to return soon, I hurry back to my cousin's side, my mind racing with possibilities.
“So, how did it go?” She smiles.
I shrug. “Pretty good. He wants my number.”
“Of course he does.”
Grabbing my phone, I can't help but feel like I’ve been transported back to my middle school days, when the simple act of exchanging numbers with a crush felt like the most significant event in the world.
But in this moment, the simplicity of it all feels incredibly sweet and exactly what I need. We exchange numbers, and a sense of anticipation stirs within me. His text message lights up my phone and my cheeks heat.
Ghost: You look beautiful tonight
I look up at Ghost, my heart still pounding in my chest. "Thank you," I say, my voice barely above a whisper.
Ghost smiles. "No need to thank me, just stating the facts.”
"See you tomorrow?" I ask.
Ghost nods. "Tomorrow," he says. And I know that he'll be there, just like he is every other night I’m working.
Just then, Lavender walks up and loops her arm through mine. "Ready to go, Clo?" she asks.
I nod, still a little dazed. "Yeah, let's go.”
As we walk away, I look back at Ghost. He's still standing there, watching me leave.
"Oh my God. I knew he liked you, but damn, I think that man is falling in love." Lavender laughs.
"No, he's not."
Lavender lets out a knowing giggle. "I've worked at The Rusty Sprocket for a few years now, and in all that time, I've never seen him look at anyone the way he looks and talks to you. You mean something to him, Clover."
I hope so, because he’s starting to mean something to me too. My heart skips a beat. I’ve always felt a connection to the mysterious man. Deep down, I know Lavender is right. The way he looks at me, the intensity in his eyes, the gentle touch of his hand. He is the epitome of the man I have always wanted, a man who can ignite my soul and make me feel truly alive.
But fear has been holding me back. I have been hurt in the past, and the scars run deep. I’m terrified of letting down my guard and being vulnerable once again. Yet, the pull towards this man was undeniable, an irresistible force that seems to defy reason.
Sitting next to Lavender in the Uber, I’m lost in thought. My feelings for Ghost are growing stronger with each passing day. He has the power to make me smile, to fill my heart with joy, and to banish all my worries with a single glance. That kind of power scares me.
FIVE
GHOST
Between Clover’s shifts at the bar and the jobs I’ve been working for the club, we’ve had to reschedule our date three times. It’s been almost two weeks since the night we spent dancing in each other’s arms and I’m dying to feel her body pressed against mine once again. We’ve been texting and talking over the phone non-stop, but there’s only so much getting to know each other we can do over the phone. Everything I’ve learned has me falling even harder. Hopefully after tonight, things will change for us.
