The hunter

Job Interview and a Date

I heard from James about the job at the reserve, and I have an interview set up for Monday at 11 am. I am excited. I want to get a job doing what I love, and this position can help me get there.

The only thing I am missing is the work experience on the reserve itself, so this is a great opportunity for me. Since James helped me get the interview, I agreed to go out with him tonight, and I have to say I am excited. We have been talking on the phone every day since the night he helped me with the chicken coop, and we got carried away. I can't get the kiss out of my head. He is so sweet, and he always makes me feel safe and secure. I can't ask for more.

I have been doing some thinking and talking with my therapist a lot since I started seeing her. She has been encouraging me to take the time to feel my feelings but not live in them. In other words, feel them, acknowledge them, and then let them go. I have been trying to do that, but when it comes to my ex and best friend and the betrayal, it has turned from hurt to anger, like how fúcking dare he do that to me and waste so much of my life just to betray me. It makes me go bat shît mad. He could have been man enough to end things with me instead of being a cheating, backstabbing bastard, but I have to let that anger go to move on with my life.

After the day, James expressed interest in me. We have spent a few days apart, and I have come to realize I missed having him here the last few days. Even though we had texted, it didn't feel the same. After breakfast, I showered, I did my makeup, hair and got dressed in a nice pair of slacks and a silk blue blouse that fit perfectly. I was ready to go but nervous about how this would go.

I arrived five minutes early, went inside the building, and waited for the receptionist. She greeted me with a smile. I let her know I had an interview with Mr Richard at 11 am. She then told me to take a seat and that she would let him know I was there. I sat and waited for a couple of minutes before an older man walked out and called my name. I greeted him and shook his hand, then followed him back to his office....

45minutes later.....

I had to send a message to James as soon as I was released from my interview. I had to tell him about it, and thank him for getting me the interview and tell him I got the job. I can't wait to start on Monday. I feel so happy right now, and I can't help but want to share my happiness with James.

I sent him a message asking if he was busy and waited for his response. I set my phone down and left the reserve and headed to town. When I got to Main Street, I parked my car and checked my phone.

James: Not too busy for you, beautiful. How did your interview go?

Me: It went well. I start on Monday, and I can't thank you enough for helping me get the interview.

James: That's wonderful, sweetheart. I'm happy for you. I'm going to be going to lunch in town. Do you want to join me?

Me: I am in town now parked on main. I was going to go to the store, but I'll wait for you. I would like to have lunch with you today.

James: Great, I'll be there soon.

I waited fifteen minutes when I saw his truck pull down from my car, so I got out and walked towards him. I couldn't keep the smile from my face. My heart was beating so fast. It felt like I had run a marathon. When I saw him walk around his truck my heart raced against my chest harder...oh my...he is something else altogether so beautiful for a man. My thoughts are running away from me.

His smile was radiant as he spotted me walking toward him. I can't help the giddy feeling that bubbles up as I pick up my pace to get to him faster. When he is closer, I run to him, throwing my arms around him in excitement, and thanking him for everything he does for me. He has been a good friend from the moment we met on the plane.

I hugged him close for a minute. Taking a deep breath.. His scent is calming my heart, and I'm trying to control my emotions as I pull away his smile melts my heart and calmness washes over me as he talks in a low tone to me. "I am so proud of you Bella, you have come so far. I am grateful to be able to witness the wonderful things you will do with your life. I feel honored to get to know the beautiful person you are inside and out, "I swallowed my emotions, closing my throat up and swallowing them down before I could speak, looking in his blue eyes full of the emotions he's feeling I said. "Thank you for being here for me. I can't even explain how much it means to me that you have been supporting me the way you do. I know I can rely on you for anything I may need. You have been so patient with me, and I want you to know it really and truly means a lot to me, so thank you, James."

Leaning up, I left a light kiss on his lips and moved back. Before he could respond, I took his hand, smiling like a fool, and led him down the street to the Café, asking how his day was so far today. He chuckled behind me, his hand in mine. He said it was good but just got better. I giggled at his playful response, and we arrived.

We went inside almost instantly. We were greeted and told to sit where we wanted to. He gently guided me to a booth in the back corner. I slid onto my side, and he sat on the other side across from me. As we chatted a little, the waitress came and took our drink order, leaving the menu for us. "So what are your plans this week?" I asked, trying not to think about kissing him again. It's all that my brain wants to keep focusing on. He says he's not sure as he works three shifts this week and won't know his schedule until it is posted tonight and asked how my interview was. We talked about it before he called the waitress back. We placed our order, and he said," I am looking forward to seeing you later. This is a nice surprise, but I have to say I can't wait to see what you plan on doing for dinner tonight. Do you want me to bring anything, wine or desert perhaps?" I nodded and said, "no, you just bring yourself. Maybe wear loose pants because I plan to feed you well tonight." We both laughed at my silliness. I love hearing him laugh. It makes my heart happy. I just watch him for a moment before he notices, and said, "You better stop looking at me like that bell because I will kiss the hell out of you right here in front of everyone." Oh good gravy, he has my blood boiling from a few words and the intense look on his face he means it. Shît I looked away from him and heard his low chuckle, but before I could say anything, the waitress came out with our food, asking if we needed anything, and we thanked her, then she walked away. I dug straight into my food, moaning at the flavor exploding inside my mouth. Oh my goodness. This is amazing. I looked up at him and said "this is sooo good" and took another bite. He nodded, chuckling at me and ate his food as well. Both enjoying the food and the company of each other. I smiled thinking about dinner tonight. I have to make something he would love, with that thought, I asked him questions about himself, likes, dislikes and favorites. By the time we had finished eating and talking, it was time for him to get back to work, so with my heart feeling heavy and a full tummy. I let him walk me to my car, saying goodbye for now, and let him kiss me goodbye. I had an idea for dinner now just to get my supplies and get my job done and be ready for tonight. By 730 he will be there at 8. Maybe I should go shopping for new clothes before I get the groceries. Yeah I think I will...