The date - A short story - Part 2

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Jenny went to work the next day with a song in her heart, and during lunchtime slipped out to go an buy herself a new dress for the occasion. She was all smiles when she walked out of the fitting room and saw herself in the mirror. The dress was perfect for her, and even if it was outside her price range, she couldn't resist. She paid with a smile on her face and went back to work. 

Jessica met her for drinks after work and all they could talk about was the perfect date. She had such high hopes but realized that everything was not always as perfect as it seemed. She climbed into bed with a doubtful mind and at some point she even wanted to cancel the date. She texted James, but he didn't answer and that made her even more doubtful. 

Her thoughts drifted towards her previous boyfriend Tim.  She really thought she was in love with him and she thought he was the perfect guy for her, but they eventually broke up because he felt like her expectations were too high. They were both crushed when they broke up, because he tried everything to keep up with her, but eventually had to walk out because she was too demanding.  

 She fell asleep but had a bad night. She rolled around and her thoughts kept on drifting back towards Tim. She really missed him, and she didn't know if she had it in her to start a new relationship. She just had to see where this date lead, and take it from there. She finally fell asleep but woke up feeling tired. There was a message from James that made her feel a bit better. He said that he was looking forward to their date that night.

She had to shake off the eerie feeling and went to they gym just after seven.  She felt much better when she arrived at work. At nine o clock someone delivered a bouquet of her favorite flowers to her and she was totally surprised. Perhaps she was overthinking everything.  

The day went by quickly and when she arrived home at five, Jessica was already there. They started with her nails and hair and by six o clock she was ready. They were supposed to meet up at seven o clock, and at half past six she walked down the stairs. She felt excited and nervous and knew that this date was going to change the whole relationship. She was not going to be so demanding because she wanted this relationship to work. 

As she walked downstairs someone opened the door to the apartment building and as she looked up as she took the last step she was looking straight into Tim's eyes. 

He knees weakened, but he was there to catch her. 

"Are you ready for our date?" he asked with a smile on his face. 

"Tim.....but I'm going ...."

"Yes, you're going on a date with James. James is my middle name. Do you remember what my mom calls me?"

Jenny smiled. "TJ" 

She stepped forward and within seconds his lips were on hers.

"I've missed you Jen. I can't live without you...but you needed time. Enough time to make you realize that you missed me."

As they walked down to the Italian restaurant together, she knew in her heart that this date was the start of a new beginning.  

- The end -

                                           

                                         

                             

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Here was I thinking that this was going to s t r e t c h out to be a long one.

Well done.

Nope, often if I plan a short story then it turns out to be 25 chapters...this one was supposed to be only one short story but turned into two....remember I don't think, I just write and wherever my mind takes me I put down on paper. I'm one of those crazy writers..ha ha

that's what I like
as Forest Gump said, "Life is like a box of chockolets"

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