“I’ll make sure I shoot you a text to give you my number.” Before I could open the door to get in, Nashton beat me to it with a smile on his face. I slid in and buckled my seat belt. “I’ll see you later, beautiful.” With that, he turned and walked away.
In my rearview mirror, I watched Nashton until he walked back inside the gym. Hopefully, this was the start of something new.
I couldn’t believeI agreed to get coffee with Nashton. Was I for real about to do this? It had been seven months since my last relationship. Truth be told, I was afraid too. This would be the first time I’d be around a man since Jonathan. Since I’d met Nashton, he had always been respectful, and he kept a smile on his face.
I blew air out of my mouth and dropped my head back on the pillow. Maybe I should keep my mind off that man. However, since yesterday, he had been on my mind. It was the fact that he asked me out for coffee.What could that even mean? Did he want to get to know me better? What were his intentions with me?
My cell phone dinged on the pillow beside me. I reached for it to eye the notification. It was from Nashton.
Nashton:
Good morning, beautiful. I’m reaching out to see if we are still on for our coffee date.
I quickly texted him back.
Me:
Yes, we are.
What in the hell was I doing? Did I really agree to this when I had second thoughts before? This was probably something I needed, but doubt crept in, trying to take me out. I didn’t need that in my life.
Before I could talk myself out of it, I dialed Farrah’s number. Hopefully, she could help me with how I felt. She’d probably cuss me out, but I’d probably need that too. I threw the covers off my body while I waited for her to answer the phone. The least I could do was start getting ready in case I did go.
“Good morning, girl. Why in the hell are you calling me this early?” Farrah asked. I heard water running in her background.
I got out of bed and made my way into the bathroom. “I need your help.” While I got ready, I explained to her what the problem was.
“Ken, I’m going to need you to get your shit together. You better go on that date. It’s the start of a new beginning for you. What’s the worst that could happen?”
Little did she know a lot could happen. What if I started talking to this man and actually liked him? I was the type of woman to fall fast. If that happened and Nashton turned out to be a toad instead of Prince Charming, I’d be devastated. Ibelieved in love and wanted it, but after getting my heart broken, it was scary to give someone a chance. I voiced my fears to her.
“You got this, Ken. It’s okay to be cautious, but don’t be so scared that you miss out on your blessing. This man just asked for coffee with you. He didn’t offer to give you a ring. Just go and see how it turns out.”
I blew air out of my mouth. “Yeah, you’re right. I’m just in my head, but I’ll get it together. Thanks, girl. You’re always there when I need you. I love you, chick.”
“I love you too, Ken! Make sure to call me with details!”
I smiled. “I will!”
After I hung up the phone, I continued to get ready. It was a good thing I didn’t have to do anything with my hair. As I moved around my bedroom, Pinks was all in the way like she always was.
I picked out a white and gray shirt to wear with jeans and a pair of Jordans. Since this was a casual meeting, there was no need for me to dress up. I still wanted to look my best though. This man saw me in gym clothes and still asked me out for coffee. That told me everything I needed to know. With a smile, I continued dressing. I strolled into the bathroom to take a look at myself in the mirror. It had been a while since I had glowed with happiness. My nutmeg brown skin complexion had a glow to it. I couldn’t help but curve my full lips into a smile.
After I was done, I headed out of my bedroom with my white Michael Kors purse on my shoulder. No matter how nervous I felt, I had to be a woman of my word. This could be something I needed.
“See you later, Pinks!” I called out before I left my house.
When I stepped outside, the coolness slapped me in the face. With the month being September, fall was about to come in. The weather changed, and I couldn’t wait. Fall was my favorite season. I stepped off my small porch, headed to my white ToyotaCamry, and unlocked the door. Once inside, I pushed the button to start it. My cell phone dinged in my purse. I pulled it out and saw that it was a text from Nashton.
Nashton:
I’m here.
Damn it! I needed to get a move on it.
Me:
Okay. I’m on the way. Sorry, I lost track of time.
