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“Me too.”
“There’s this food truck that has the best tacos you’ll ever taste. It’s down at the park. And there’s this festival type of thing going on.”
“I’m good with that.”
“Well, let’s get out of this stuff, and we can head on over.”
“Okay.”
We quickly left the space and undressed to head to the car. I was surprised when Pasha linked her fingers through mine for the short walk. She looked up at me with a smile, and I swear my heart swelled in its cavity. I lifted her fingers to my lips and kissed them. Maybe this wasn’t a date date, but it sure as hell felt like one.
Pasha moaned, and her eyes closed as she took the first bit of the nachos I recommended. I looked up to see an almost euphoric expression on her beautiful face.
“Good?” I asked.
“That... Whew! That is amazing. I’ve never had nachos so flavorful.”
“They are based in Charleston. I found them during a day trip with Bella and Precious. When I tell you I can taste this every time I think about it, I swear I’m not lying.”
“They gave me so much! I don’t know how I’m gonna eat this and the rest of this food!”
We had a spread of nachos, chicken on a stick, and loaded fries. I really hadn’t eaten all day because I wanted to prepare my stomach for this.
I chuckled. “I know what you mean. Just make sure you save room for something sweet.”
She stifled a laugh. “You sound like my late grandfather. It didn’t matter what he ate. When he finished, it was always, ‘Now I need something sweet,’ to follow.”
“We are eating for the culture, baby.”
She smiled. “I’m having a good time.”
“That’s all I wanted.”
“You know...” She cleared her throat. “My girls seem to think something is going on between us.”
“Do they now?”
“I’ve told them we are just friends, but they don’t believe me.” She looked up at me, her eyes piercing mine. “They seem to think you’ve been dating me, and I’ve just kinda been blind to it.”
I swallowed my food and took a sip of my drink. After wiping my mouth, I leaned across the table a little, and she did the same.
“I will say this... I’ve been very intentional in my treatment of you. Make no mistake, I respect you as a woman. I value your friendship, but I believe that we were placed in each other’s path for a reason. I don’t know what it is, but I haven’t been able to get you out of my head since the first time I met you. You are so beautiful to me, Pasha. Beneath the hurt and pain, I know there is an equally beautiful soul, and I just want to nurture it the way it deserves to be nurtured.”
She blushed and covered her face. I slid closer to her and pulled her hands away.
“You don’t have to be shy with me. You don’t have to be afraid or worry. I’m not here to hurt you. I simply want to restore what was once broken by someone who never deserved you. I have to ask... Do you feel anything between us?”
“Yes,” she whispered. “You just... You feel good to my spirit. I can’t deny that.”
“Then don’t.” I cupped her face. “Whenever you’re ready to explore this, I’ll be waiting for you.”
A tear slipped from her eye, and I swiped it away.
I smiled softly. “Don’t cry.”
“I can’t help it!” She fanned herself. “I wasn’t looking for this, and now, here you are.” She gripped my wrists as she gazed into my eyes. “I’m afraid to fall for you, but more than that, I’m afraid I won’t be able to stop myself.”
I wanted to reassure her. I wanted her to feel that everything I could put into this was genuine. I brought my face close to hers.
