Page 9 of Starts With a Bang

Me:It’s settled then. You’re coming to the party. I’ll keep my distance. No kissing. No touching.

Dom:I’ll think about it

Sun, Jan 1, 2023 at 11:00 am

Me:You looked smoking hot last night. Keeping my word was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I hope the newyear is kind to you. Too bad it couldn’t start with a bang.

Dom:You looked like a walking wet dream, but I think you know it. All those fawning men had to give you a clue. Which lucky bastard did you kick out of your bed this morning?

Me:None. I couldn’t have the man I wanted, so I didn’t leave with anyone.

Me:And to be clear, you’d still be in my bed and we wouldn’t be texting.

Dom:Are you texting me from bed right now?

Sven:Yep. Want to know what I’m wearing? Or not wearing? Curious about what my hand is holding right now? I’ll send a pic.

Dom:No don’t.

Dom:Ha ha ha. A remote. You got me there. What are you watching?

Me:The Big Sleep. Humphrey Bogart playsPhilip Marlowe and Lauren Bacall plays Vivian.

Dom:A fan of black and white movies?

Me:I used to watch them with my mom when I was little. They brought her a lot of comfort when she was sick, especially near the end when she needed the escape. The Big Sleepis my favorite noir film and Philip Marlowe is my favorite private detective. Don’t be jealous. You’re my favorite PI now.

Dom:Fuck me

Me:I can be ready in fifteen minutes.

Dom:That was an expletive and not an invitation. Is Marlowe your contact name for me in your phone?

Me:Yeah. I thought I told you that

Dom:No. I asked, but you acted like a smart ass and said Y for Yummy. Then you called me a boomer when I threatened to hang up.

Me:Oh yeah. How’d you know about the saved contact name?

Dom:Kerry tried to hire me last night to find out who the hell has been texting you. He saw the name on your phone on Thanksgiving. Said you’ve been acting secretively ever since.

Me:I have not. What did you say?

Dom:I told him you were a mature adult who didn’t deserve an invasion into your privacy.

Me:Glad you agree I don’t need his permission to date men. Come over.

Dom:No way. I would love to hear about this rich dating history Kerry eludes to though.

Me:That’s a negative Ghost Rider. I’m more than happy to let you vent about your marriage troubles.

Oops, I blew it again. Would I ever learn not to push him so hard?

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 at 8:00 pm

Me:Happy Valentine’s Day. Any plans?

Dom:*fist emoji*

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