“Yasss! My thoughts exactly!”
“Yep, and get with Kevin ‘cause you know you want to. If you haven’t made things official already.”
“Like I told you, right now he and I are just friends, my goodness! I’m not saying I don’t want more with him I just want to take things slowly. I’m enjoying this one-on-one time to myself honestly. It’s not as bad as I thought it would be. I believe that I put up with so much from Justin because in some ways I was afraid to be alone. But now that it’s a reality I’m really enjoying my me time. Like, I’m a cool ass chick and a whole vibe all by my lonesome.”
“Girl!” Dawn laughed. “I swear you tellin’ the truth. Ain’t it the best though!” Dawn agreed then continued. “Now all you need is for Kevin to break you off something good and you’ll be living la vida loca.”
“I’m so done with you!” I busted out in a fit of laughter. “The last thing that I’m thinking about is sex though. Taking my time has helped me be able to clear my mind without being jaded. I can say that every decision that I have made I have thought about what is best for me; not Justin and not Kevin, but me and only me. I was so used to putting Justin’s feelings before my own that I don’t ever want to make that same mistake again with someone else. And I don’t want sex to cloud my judgement with Kevin.”
“PERIOD, pooh! I feel you on that,” Dawn sang, causing us both to laugh. “I hate that you had to go through all that you went through, but at the same time I’m glad that you learned the lesson that you did. Hopefully now, you won’t allow yourself to ever be mistreated again. I’m so glad that you know your worth and that is all that I ever wanted you to get and understand. I know that it may seem like I’m hard on you sometimes, butit’s because I love you and only want what’s best for you. You deserve to be happy, lil’ sis.”
“Awww, thank you, D. I appreciate that. I just don’t want to make any mistakes with Kevin. And you deserve to be happy as well. I’m hoping that you and Troy hit it off.”
“Slow down, sis. You’re the one that’s a hopeless romantic. He seems like a really cool guy, and the more I talk to him, the more I’m feeling him. I’m enjoying the stage that we’re in though. I get butterflies when I see his number pop up on my phone or when I get a text from him, but at the same time I’m not trying to rush into things. I’m starting to think that I’m not built to be locked down in a relationship. I enjoy my freedom too much for that and I don’t have the patience or time for any drama. I don’t like being upset or having my heart broken, so this is my way of ensuring that.”
“You’re such a hard ass. Every man is not Zoe, just like you said! Kevin is a better man than Justin.”
“I’m just overprotective of my feelings is all. You’re right, Kevin is great for you. You know how picky I am, but there is something about him that I respect and appreciate when it comes to you that I can honestly say that I support you two being together… when that times comes.”
“Thanks D, we will see what happens. In the beginning, the chase is always the best phase. Once a man feels like they have you on lock, they forget what it took to get you. I really value my friendship with Kevin, and I don’t want to ruin it.”
“You definitely know what to say ‘cause that was the whole truth!” Dawn exclaimed.
“You’re so crazy, but I love your crazy ass to death. Well, let me call up Kevin to see if he and Troy are available to go out with us tonight.”
“I’ll call Troy. You can call Kevin. I don’t want to seem desperate like I need you and Kevin to set up a date with me and him.”
“Girl, ain’t nobody thinkin’ like that but you.”
“I know, I’m just saying. He and I talk every day. It would be a little weird for Kevin to spring it on him instead of me just calling and asking him myself.”
“Okay, I didn’t think you would want to call and ask him out, but if you insist.”
“Well, I don’t look at it like I’m asking him out. I’m gonna ask him to meet up with us to celebrate your divorce… that’s different.”
“Oh Lord, okay if you say so. Call me back and let me know if it’s a go. Here is Kevin calling me now on the other line. I’ll text you the details on where we will meet up.”
“Okay, congratulations again! Talk to you in a minute.”
Hanging up with Dawn, I felt good. I knew that she would be happy for me and supportive of my divorce. I was glad that she was open to going on a double date tonight because she had it bad when it came to going out with guys. I was very shocked that she wanted to be the one to call and invite Troy to come out with us. I assumed that she wasn’t going to want to do that, which was why I suggested calling Kevin. I was going to have him ask Troy. But if Dawn wanted to call Troy, then so be it. That was a good sign. That let me know that she was feeling him a lot more than a little. Answering my other line, I couldn’t wait to tell Kevin about my new FREE status.
“Hey, I was just about to call you.”
“You were?” Kevin responded then continued. “How did things go today?”
“I’M FREE!” I sang out, causing Kevin to laugh. “I was just telling Dawn on the other line when you called.”
“That’s great news! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you.”
“Thank you! I’m pretty happy as well. As a matter of fact, I was wondering if you were available later to go out with me and Dawn to celebrate. I suggested that we go on a double date, so she is going to call up Troy to see if he is available.”
“Is that so? I’m always available for you, love. I’d love to go on a double with you and my cuz,” Kevin replied. “So, those two are still talking, huh? I haven’t talked to Troy since the day you moved.”
“Yeah, according to my sister they talk on the phone but haven’t seen each other since.”
“Oh, word! Good for them.”
“I’m definitely rooting for them because I think they make a cute couple,” I admitted.
