“Daisy!Way to bury the lead!”
“I didn’t know he was doing it at first.”
“Tell me exactly what he said.”
“He said we could go out to Palmer’s, and I told him that was more of a date place, and he said, ‘All right, Palmer’s it is.’”
“Gah!He’s so hot.”
“I know.”I sigh, leaning against the front counter.
“You said yes, right?”
I snort.“Of course.You’ve seen him!Who would ever turn him down?”
“Right?It’s just, you don’t seem so sure about the date.”
I pause as she coughs again.“It’s just… is it a good idea to date my roommate?I mean, I already like the guy a lot.What happens if the date doesn’t go well and I have to see him at home all the time?”
“He’s leaving soon,” she reminds me.
I groan.“And that’s another problem!What if I fall in love with him and we never see each other?Do I really want a relationship with someone who’s away more than they’re here?What if he’s just looking for a fling or like a friends with benefits situation when he’s in town?He might have a girl in Virginia for all I know!”
“Calm down!”Alexi wheezes.“You’re spiraling.It’s just one date.”
“It feels big,” I admit quietly.
“It is big.This is your first date.You shouldn’t put too much pressure on it.You can talk to Ledger tonight and find out if he’s seeing anyone else or if this is just casual to him.It will be okay.”
“This could go wrong in so many ways.”
“Or it could go right!Think about it, Daisy.He’s the first guy you’ve had feelings for.Your life has been work and stress for so long.Maybe this is a sign to live a little.Go out tonight and have some fun.See where it goes,” she advises me.
I know she’s right.I kind of shut down after I lost my mom and grandma.I lost myself in grief and threw myself into work at the shop and everything that needed to be done at home.
This is my chance to date, to live out one of my romance books.Plus, I trust Ledger.He seems like a standup guy, and I know he doesn’t want to hurt me.
“Yeah, you’re right,” I say, squaring my shoulders.
Alexi coughs.“I always am.”
“So am I.Go to the doctor.”
“No,” she huffs.
I release a frustrated sigh.“I’m making you an appointment.”
She growls adorably.
“I’ll let you know when it is, and I’ll take you.Oh, and text me what you need from the store, and I’ll go at lunch.”
“Okay, I’ll send the list in a second.”
The bell over the front door dings, and I smile as my next client enters.
“I’ve got to go, but I’ll see you in a bit.Get some rest.”
“Okay, see you.”
