Page 117 of Dark Love

Adonis looks skeptical, but there isn’t anything else I can say except I know that Vex will never lay a hand on me. “You two should meet. I could invite him to one of those Friday dinner things you guys do. Then you can see who he truly is.” Did I just say that? We haven’t even gone on a date and I’m making plans for him to meet the people I work with.

“That’s a wonderful idea. We occasionally have spouses show up, so no one will think a thing about it.”

Yay. What have I just done?

This isn’t going to go well.

What do I do now? If it was anyone else, I’d ask Mom for help. But there’s no way I’m telling her about Vex… ever.

Why don’t I have a single girlfriend that I can ask about things like this?

The only friend I sort of have is Max. We’ve talked about some very odd things. He seems pretty comfortable nosing into my business. Should I ask him?

He’s going to think I’m a nut.

Maybe I should make some brownies… or caramel pecan clusters. Those will sweeten him up. If I soak the nuts in bourbon, he might not even remember the conversation.

Oh, that’s a very good idea.

Date Night

Dahlia

Why did I even expect Vex to call? I canceled our date yesterday. Then I shoved him out the door early this morning to go to work.

Putting groceries away is a pain, but my fridge has been bare for way too long. Living on ramen and toast isn’t really a balanced diet. Though a salad and roll from the market is only slightly better.

Vex could have called.

Maybe I should call him.

Would he think that’s too brazen… or needy? Am I going to be a clingy girlfriend?

Vex with a girlfriend sounds weird.

He’d say something like you’re my woman. I giggle.

Why didn’t he even call? Just to check on me.

Don’t think about that.

Tonight, you’re going to eat dinner and read a book. Then you’ll go outside and work until you collapse.

Don’t think about Vex.

Or maybe I’ll sleep tonight, and not need to bother anyone. This book is really good. I’ll just read in bed until I pass out.

While munching on the leftover popcorn that Vex brought over. I could skip the salad altogether and just have popcorn for dinner in bed.

Alone.

You’re never alone when you have a good book.

That’s a plan. It’s a terrible plan, but all I’ve got.

Why did I buy so many groceries? There’s no way I’m going to eat half of these. Though the bread will not go to waste…it will go to my waist.

Don’t start getting punny.

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