Page 20 of The Blue Rose

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Serena

If I say yes, when would we be having this dinner and where?

Tyler

How about tonight at 8? We can meet downtown, there’s a great little Italian place I would love to take you to.

Serena

Wow, you like to work fast, hopefully not in all things. I like how bold you are, so why not. What’s the place called?

Tyler

Bold is the best way to live! Life is too boring otherwise. It's called Giovanna’s Italiana. It's not a super fancy place, but most people usually dress nice.

Serena

Is that your way of telling me to dress nice for our date?

I look towards my closet, seeing mostly black, with a few spots of colors.

Tyler

Only if you want to, no pressure.

Serena

Guess you’ll be surprised when I show up.

Tyler

I’ll see you at 8, mia caro.

Serena

Be honest, you totally looked that Italian word up?

Tyler

Guilty as charged, I wanted to impress you.

Serena

Just be yourself.

Tyler

Noted, see you soon, Serena.

Serena

That’s better, see you soon, Tyler.

I close the app and shoot off a text to Jessica.

Serena

Come over, and help me get ready for my date tonight?

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