Chapter 3
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I had a date tonight with Greg. Our first official date. I was super excited for it. As well as super nervous for it. I had not dated in such a long time.
I think the last time I dated was back right after I got out of high school. I decided to focus on getting a better job. That never happened yet. So At least somethings were starting to look up.
I had a date. With a very handsome man. Who had never been married. Nor did not have any kids yet. Most people our age were already married with at least one kid.
It was crazy how time went by so fast after high school days were over with. I had not focused on getting married like some of my friends had. Maybe I should have. I don't know. I just was never really worried about marriage.
I had stopped by in town to get a new outfit to wear on my date with Greg tonight. I wanted to look my best. I did not bother getting my hair touched up.
Though I was kind of tempted to do so. I could do my hair myself. I toss my new outfit in the backseat of my car. Ready to head home. I hum to myself then hop in the car. I shut the door.
I go to start it. It sputters back at me angrily.
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"Oh come on now! Not in town! Not now" I complain back at my car.
I try starting it again.
"Don't do that! It will flood. You are putting to much pressure" someone calls out to me.
"Huh?" I stammer.
I glance over to see a handsome man in front of me.
"Hi, you are starting over and over to fast. And it is chocking up the car. And you will burn all the gas" he warns me. "Try again" he orders to me. "not so fast" he adds.
I do as he says. And then the car rumbles on. "Hey thanks for the tip" I gratefully say.
"No problem. I used to work on cars. And bikes to" he says with a grin. "What is your name? You are new huh? I know everyone in this town"
"Really? No I am not new new. But I have not been here that long" I say.
"Oh, what is your name?" he asks me again.
"Daisy, Daisy Mae" I tell him as we shake hands.
"You are Alice's niece. Right?" he asks me.
"You know my aunt?" I ask him.
He nods. "I am Peter Brady" he tells me.
"Oh you are Greg's brother" I gush happily. "I met Bobby before"
"I heard a lot about you from mom and Alice" he jokes.
"I have heard a lot about all of you to. When did you get back to town?" I ask him.
"Today actually. I was going to help Bobby and Greg today" he answers me.
"Great that is nice of you. How long are you here for?" I wonder.
"Not sure. My wife and I are...are..." he stammers suddenly.
"Are?" I ask.
"We are separated. And we may get divorced. We have drifted apart. No one cheated. Just it did not work out" he sighs.
"Oh Peter I am sorry to hear that" I sigh.
"Yeah me to. I will get to see my two kids on the weekends though. I have two girls. Brenda and Trinity" he explains as he shows me phots of them in his wallet.
"They are beautiful" I say.
"I miss them already" he admits.
"I bet you do. Well I better get going" I mention. "I am sure I will see you soon" I joke.
"Right. You have a date with Greg tonight" he teases.
I am blushing. "Yes I do. I better go get ready. Nice to meet you" I say before taking off.
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He was very nice. And handsome like his brother. Poor Pete. He was getting a divorce. Divorce was something newer these days. And I never hoped to be a divorcee.
I wanted a marriage to last forever. Peter had to be heart broken to be back at home like this. I could not even fathom what he was going through. I get back home. Park my car. Then grab my bag in the back. I rush to the house. Then hop on in the shower. I get ready for my date.
I even curl my long hair. And add a little make up. I never wore a lot of make up. I was not that comfortable in it. I liked the more natural approach to things. I apply pink lip gloss to my lips. Then I brush my hair a little so it did not frizz. I finally felt ready for this date. I smile in the mirror.
The doorbell rings. He was right on time!! I rush downstairs. And fling the door open. There was Greg. His curly hair dark hair looked perfect. And his blue eyes sparkled. He had a blue shirt that made his eyes pop. He grins at me.
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"Ready for our date?" he asks me.
I nod. He hands me some lovely lily flowers.
"Oh Greg wow!" I gush.
"You are welcome. And these are for you" he adds. He hands me a box of chocolate. It was not that big it was dainty and pricy. I knew the brad.
"Greg!" I breath out. "you spoil me" I giggle.
"Lets get these in water" he says. We place the flowers in a vase.
"Ready to go? I love the gifts" I say.
"You look fantastic" he tells me. His eyes are on me. I blush.
"Thank you Greg. You look very handsome" I point out. He grins looking pleased as he leans on my kitchen counter.
"We are going to a dinner. And then to a drive in movie" he adds. "the movie only plays during certain days. It will be a blast. Everyone in town is going to be there" he tells me.
"That sounds like fun to me" I agree.
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He offers me his arm. We go to his car out front. And he opens the door for me. I hop in. We drive into town. We park to an oldies diner drive in place. He orders us food. I get whatever I want. And we talk and eat.
He was so easy going. Really groovy to talk with. Then we drive across town to the drive in. We get popcorn and cotton candy. We were seeing a monster movie. An old one.
"I love these silly little things" I giggle.
"Me to" he agrees. "I hear you met my brother today?" he asks me.
He places an arm around my shoulder.
I nod then smile. "Peter is a nice guy" I say.
"Sad about him and his wife huh?" he asks me.
"Oh yes tragic. He told me about that" I tell him. "he helped me start my car today. I was....oh never mind" I say with a blush.
"You were what?" he asks me.
"Buying a dress for our date" I softly say.
He smiles. "You look fantastic in it." he adds.
He smiles at me. I scoot closer to him. We really were not watching the movie. We talked a lot. It was so fun to spend time with him. I loved it.
"Are you having fun?" he asks me.
"A blast" I agree.
"I am glad. Can I ask you something?" he wonders.
"Sure can" I say.
"Can I ask you out for another date?" he wonders.
"Of course" I agree.
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He leans in then our lips finally meet. My eyes close as his does. What a fantastic kiss. No man ever kissed me this way. Or gave me feelings like this. Butterflies scatter in my chest to my tummy. Wow. His fingers linger on my chin. We scoot closer to be next to one another.
"I love being here with you" he whispers after the kiss.
"Me to. I am so glad" I answer.
My eyes fall back to his lips.
He kisses me again.
"Wow" he breaths out.
"Wow" I agree.
He smiles then kisses me once more. I hear cars leaving.
"Greg" I giggle.
"Yes" he says as we kiss more.
"The move ended" I tease.
"Oh yeah" he laughs.
We spend most of the night necking in his car.
He takes me back home. We stand at my doorway.
"I can't wait to see you again" he tells me. "every time I see you I can't wait for the next time when this time is not even over yet"
"Same here. I feel that way to" I agree.
He kisses me.
"Sweet dreams. I will call you to make plans for our next date" he says to me.
He touches my cheek with his hand.
"Good night Greg" I say.
He smiles as I head inside. I close the door then sigh. What a wonderful night. I could not wait for the next date with Greg.
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