It's time to move on

Chapter 2

When I get home, I notice a text message on my phone from Jason.

*Been thinking about the next time I get to see you. Thinking of a crowded place…*

I text him back. *Trying to make it harder for me to run away?*

I put the phone down on my kitchen counter after a few minutes it beeps. I take out a bottle of water and walk to my lounge as I open the message.

*You can see right through my plan.*

*Not just a pretty face.* I’m flirting! What on earth am I doing?

*Much more than a pretty face…What do you like to do?*

*Read. Watch movies. You?*

*Movies definitely. Not much of a reader. Love working on my car but it is a messy business.*

*I bet. You home?*

*Just got here. You?*

*Yeah on my couch. It’s getting late.*

*I’ll stop bothering you if you want to go to bed.*

*You’re not bothering me.*

*Glad to hear it. What are you doing tomorrow?*

*Work...*

*After work?*

*Don’t have any plans.*

*Want to go out?*

I don’t reply immediately, eventually things will escalate and I’m not sure if I am ready to be with someone in that way. My phone beeps and I check the message.

*Are you planning on running?*

I have met a man that understands me and can get me out of my bubble. Should I just be completely honest with him?

*Yes.*

*Don’t. I have never met anyone that I had an instant connection with.*

*Same but I’m scared. It’s been so long.*

*Just go with it, don’t overthink it. I’m sure it’s worse in your head than it actually is. I know you don’t want to get hurt again but you can’t spend the rest of your life hiding.*

*Who is not just a pretty face now…*

*Glad you think I’m pretty...ego stroked.*

*You’re silly.*

*You have no idea.*

I check the time; it’s nearly midnight, my goodness, what a day.

*I have to go to bed now.*

*Me too I guess but I’m not tired.*

*Me neither but if I don’t I won’t be able to function tomorrow.*

*Good night, Rebecca. Sweet dreams.*

*Sweet dreams, Jason.*

***

I wake and feel happy and excited. The morning tasks flow smoothly and I am having a good day. I received a text from Jason after lunch. I’ve been so busy I skipped lunch.

*Didn’t see you at the diner. You okay?*

*Hectic day at work. Not avoiding you.*

*That is a relief. Want to go somewhere with me later?*

*Where?*

*It’s a surprise but I promise there will be other people. Some can even kick my ass if needed.*

*What time?*

*Can I pick you up at the diner after work?*

*I would rather meet you.*

*Big Jim’s Gym. Can’t wait.*

He wants to take me to the gym, isn’t it weird? I try not to think about it as I go on with my day.