Chapter 5

I decided to stop at the local diner after work. Today was a hard day. We have been really busy at the bakery. I was thinking about hiring more staff. I was even working more hours than i normally had to.I had missed lunch and was starving. 

I took a seat at an empty booth and waited on my waitress to come. I couldn't decide what I wanted to eat. As I looked at the menu, I heard a familiar voice and looked up surprised. I did not have time for this stuff today. 

"Hey, beautiful." said Micheal. "I see you never called me. I'm a good guy. Can i sit with you?"

 I nodded my head. This man was just so fine. I was not about to keep turning him down. What was the harm of having a simple lunch together?

"How has your day been going?" He asked.

I sighed and went into details about my work day. He listened with real interest and was genuine in his responses. I had to admit he was easy to talk to. The waitress came and took our order. Before i knew it, we had been sitting there for hours. Just enjoying each other company. I knew he was single, had no children, and was divorced last year. He was just so sweet. I felt like pouring my whole life story out to him. 

"So what you got planned for the rest of the day?"

"Nothing." I told him. 

"Well, let me take you dancing or to see a movie or something. I'm really enjoying your company. I just don't want today to end. I know if i let you leave I probably don't hear from you again. 

I looked at him and smiled. I was definitely feeling him. 

"Yes, let's go dancing. And i definitely would be calling you this time."

we took my car and drove to a little dance club that he liked. The atmosphere was a cool vibe. There was barely anybody there but the music was amazing. 

At first we just sat down and listened to the live band.  After about thirty minutes, I was ready to dance. I led him to the dance floor to see what he could do. Once i felt his body presses to mines, electricity shot through my body. It was as if my body already knew his. I instantly got moist. How did this man have that effect on me? I was willing to find out.  

And yes, he knew how to dance. He danced better than me. I really enjoyed myself. Now i was the one that didn't want the night to end. 

It was getting late and i had to pickup the kids 

"Sorry, Micheal but i gotta end the night. I have to get the kids from their dad."

"That's fine." He said. But i could tell that he wanted to stay  

I took him back to his car at the diner. He asked for my number. I gave it to him this time. I was not about to make that mistake again. 

I went to Damien apartment to get the kids. He still wasn't talking to me but he did communicate threw text messages. I felt bad for hurting his feelings but i was not about to go back on my words. He didn't really want me. He just can't stand to see me move on. I hope he get out his feelings before Christmas. I still wanted to give the kids a family day.

"Mommy!" Screamed my baby Aza as they climbed in the car. "I miss you today. Jeremiah was being mean to me. He wouldn't let me play with his phone. I told daddy but he was busy."

I looked at my girl and smiled. She was a ball of energy. 

"Girl you got your own phone. So, shut up."

"Mom tell Jeremiah to stop being mean to me."  

"Both of y'all be nice." I told them.

I listened to my kids argue back and forth a all the way home. After we made it, i settled my kids into their beds and watched them sleep for a minute. I went in my room and snuggled in my own bed.

I called Jessica.

"Hey Hun. What you doing friend?" I greeted her.

"Nothing just grading papers and getting my lesson plans together."

"Well I got some tea for you. Remember the guy Micheal that gave me his number? I saw him again at the diner. We ate together and went dancing."

"You did not. All this time you been playing hard to get and you finally gave in." Jessica respond.

I was not playing hard to get. I just was being caredul with my hard and with my time.

"It was not like that. We just happened to be in the same place at the same time. I got to know him a little better. I think I really like him."

"Finally! It's time you give someone else a chance to show you real love. You never know, that might be your real soulmate. Everybody comes in our lives for reason. Either a blessing or a lesson. And Damien was your lesson. So maybe Micheal is your blessing." She preached to me.

"Let me let you get back to your work. Love you girl."

We hung up the phone. I stared at the ceiling, willing myself to fall asleep.

I thought about Micheal. He was a sweetie. I grabbed my phone and seen i had a message from him. He wanted to know had i made it home safely. I was about to text him back but decided to call instead. 

"Hey Micheal!" I said with excitement in my voice. I had to calm myself down. I didn't wanna seen too eager. It was the effect he had on me.

"I really had a nice time today."

"I did too. I really like you Shunshine. I wanna take you out on a real date. I think that we would be good together. I think you what i need in my life!" He said. "I know what i want. And what i want is you."

I pause for a minute. I didn't really think about dating him but I couldn't lie like i don't feel a connection to him. Technically we had already started dating today. 

"Yes, I'll like that. But let's take things slow. Text me the date and time and I'll get back with you. I just really wanted to hear your voice before i went to bed.  Goodnight Micheal!"

"Goodnight beautiful!" 

I went to sleep with a smile and a dream of that man.