Chapter 6
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My first date. With Jesse. Everything had to go smoothly, and I had to win over his heart. The way he had mine. This had to go well. Everything was riding on this date.
And I hoped if everything went well enough then Jesse was going to be asking me to go steady with him. And dump Becky. For good. And no more dating Mark or anyone else. I wanted to be Jesse's girl.
More than anything that was all I wanted. I had not fallen head over heels for a guy like this in such a long time. Not since I had met Anson in high school. He had been my very first love.
A guy I just had to have. Now Jesse was making me feel like a teenager again. He was all I could focus on. I wanted to marry this man one day. If he would have me that is.
I was wearing an Elvis shirt. I had it forever. I had on a black leather jacket. And a mini skirt. I was ready for this festival. I had Elvis sunglasses resting on my head. I was wearing blue suede boots. Like blue suede shoes.
I had on my TCB replica necklace that I had bought at Graceland a few years ago when I visited. I did have Elvis posters in my living room. And a photo of myself at Graceland hanging up. Jesse would find that I was a true Elvis fan like he was.
Jesse knocks on the door. I go over and answer it. A smile spreads on his handsome face.
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"Hi" I say.
"You look fantastic" he answers as he smiles at me. He hands me a box of expensive chocolates.
"Jesse thank you for the thoughtful gift" I tell him happily.
He kisses me on the cheek. "You are welcome" he says.
He glances around my place as I set the candy down on my kitchen counter. "Before I forget here are those tickets for that date you have with Mark?" he says as he hands me tickets to the Smash Club.
"Thanks Jesse how thoughtful of you" I say.
I was kind of annoyed a bit that he did not want to end my date and invite me to be his date. He still planned on having Becky as his date at the Smash Club.
"Is something wrong?" he asks me softly.
I shake my head. "No nothing is wrong" I lie. "are you ready to go?"
"I love your shirt where did you get that?" he asks me.
"This old thing? I bought it at my last visit to Graceland" I brag.
"I love your Elvis poster to" he tells me. "you really are an Elvis fan"
"I am. I have been to Graceland five times. And I love going when I can. My family is over in Nashville. So, I stop by Memphis on the way" I say to him.
"Wow how fantastic. Becky hates going to Memphis. She says it is rundown" he mentions to me. "she said if you saw Graceland once you have seen it enough"
"Not enough there is always something amazing to see again" I argue.
"You are so right about that" he agrees with me. "we better get going"
I nod. "I am so excited. I am glad you wanted to go. Jenelle did not want to go with me"
"Jenelle? From the hair salon?" he asks me.
"Yes, the one and only" I tease.
"Tell her hello when you see her" I hear him say as we head out the door.
"She was the one who hooked me up with my date Mark" I add in.
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I had to bring up Mark after all he was bringing up Becky.
"Mark, is it getting serious with you two? I mean I would hate to get in the way" he says as he opens toe car door for me to get in. "I would have brought my bike. But I brought Danny's car Bandit"
"What a fantastic red sports car. I love it" I promise Jesse.
"My bike is still nearly done being worked on here and there since the accident. I did not want you getting hurt on my bike" he worries.
"Thanks Jess" I answer. "Mark and I are getting along well. Nothing special" I add.
"Becky and I all we do these days is fight. I don't know. Maybe it will end. I am not sure where we are heading. I do not like dating others. But she leaves me no choice. I am not going to sit at home alone while she is out on the town dating others" he grumbles.
"I am so sorry you are unhappy" I tell him. "that is not fun"
"No, it is not" he sighs. "I hate to bring things up. She might dump me"
"Do you want her to dump you?" I ask softly as we drive off in the car.
"I don't know any more what I want" I hear him say. He looked so lost. So confused. I felt badly for him.
I reach over taking his hand in mine. "I will always be around if you need someone to talk to" I add.
"Thanks Skyler" he gratefully answers me.
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He smiles then squeezes my hand in his. We get to the festival. And park the car. He had to pay a five dollar fee to get in. Then he opens the car door for me to get out. He offers me his hand.
And I take it. He pulls me in his arms and hugs me. Then we begin to walk around together. They had a place to watch live ETA's perform. Elvis Impersonators. And then there were food booths that were serving fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches. Fried chicken booths. All of Elvis favorite foods.
We find places where we could sit on blankets watching a huge screen with them playing Jailhouse Rock to Viva Las Vegas. I was loving every moment of it.
"This place is so fantastic!" I brag happily.
"You are really crazy about Elvis to" he chuckles.
"I bought the Elvis Blue Hawaii doll and the 69 Leather Elvis doll" I tell him. "want some fried chicken?" I tease.
"No, I am full" he laughs.
"I wish Elvis was still with us. My parents first date was at an Elvis concert" I brag. "I might not be here if it were not for Elvis"
"Wow that is something" he whistles. "I am having a blast with you"
"You are?" I ask softly.
He nods. "I am glad we came out tonight. I would like to see you again"
"I would love that" I agree.
"It sucks that I have a date with Becky and you with that Mark guy. I am sorry things are so messed up right now. Think you can wait on me to figure out what I want to do next? I feel awful making you wait on me" he mutters.
I smile at him. I place my and on his. "I really do not mind waiting for you to make the next move. You know where I stand Jess" I say.
"You are terrific" he brags on me.
"You are to" I tease.
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He grins. Then our faces inch closer to one another. My heart races in my chest. And it happens. At last. Our lips meet. Tugging teasing. Pleasure fills me. This was the best kiss of my life.
Happiness floods in me. Jesse was kissing me. I melt into him as he inches to be closer to me. This was my time. To win his heart. I kiss him with all the passion I had for him.
"Wow have mercy!" he breaths out after our kiss.
"Wow" I agree with a smile on my face.
Soon the wonderful night comes to an end. And I find myself at the door with him.
"When can I see you again?" he asks me.
"How about after the Smash Club?" I offer. "are you free?"
"This Sunday I am free" he offers. "We are having a family barbeque. I am sure they would love it if you could come. Becky is busy that day"
"I will be there" I vow.
"Great!" he says. "I can't wait"
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He leans in kissing me.
I had so much I wanted to say. I wished he would dump Becky and pick me. Be with me. I did not want to go on this date with Mark. But I had to wait on what Jess's next move would be.
I dreaded going on this date with Mark and Becky. It was going to be hurtful to see Jesse at Becky's side. But I had to go. I had to make him see I was the best woman for him. The only one who really loved him.
"See you soon. Thank you for a wonderful time tonight Skyler" he says softly.
"Thanks for finally giving me a chance" I answer. "I had a great night"
"Me to" he says. "See you again soon"
He leans in kissing me. I return his kisses. Before long he would be mine. And I would be sure to have Becky and Mark out of our lives. For good.
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