I’m having a great time tonight with my friends, Danelle, and her daughter. Being out with a group made getting to know Danelle easier. I tried not to stare at her but every time I looked over at her I saw her flush. After Cassidy picked out her car and all the paperwork was done we all headed out to dinner. We were all having a good time talking about nothing when Cassidy asked why Keven and Danelle never got together. I was taken aback for a moment but then questions like why haven’t they gotten together? And did they get together once and it just not work out? Or do they secretly love each other and neither of them know? Keven called Danelle his Danny and called her honey. Jealousy overcame me, I want to call her honey and hold her hand, and I want to call her mine. But I can’t, not yet. I still have to get through my divorce and get Maggie out of my life. When I married Maggie it was out of family obligation. Her family was having money problems and my father asked me to marry her to help them. I was twenty at the time, now I’m thirty-seven with no children and getting a divorce. I sat at the table retreating into my own mind when Keven decided to tell Cassidy why he and Danelle were only friends.
“Come on Uncle Keven tell us.” Cassidy insisted. Keven sat back in his chair and looked at Cassidy and smiled.
“Well, your mom and I had been friends for a while when one night while you were sleeping your mom and I kissed.” Keven looked over at Danelle and they smiled at each other. “There wasn’t a spark. No fireworks. So we stayed friends and over the years you have become my family. I think of your mother like a sister and you like a daughter.” Keven took a sip of his beer. “I always thought it was sad that your mother and I never clicked in that way. I always thought we would have made a good couple but it just wasn’t meant to be.”
As the night finished and we all started saying goodbye I watched as Keven gave Cassidy a kiss on her forehead and gave Danelle a long hug. Danelle looked up at Keven and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
“I’ll see you tomorrow.” She said to him and walked with her daughter to Cassidy’s new car. When they were gone from sight we took a seat at the bar and ordered another drink.
“So have you decided to go after her yet?” Keven asked me. I nodded and took a sip of my whiskey.
“After seeing all the guys staring at her and watching her kiss you…” I shook my head. “I wanted to throw her over my shoulder and walk out of here with her. First thing tomorrow I’m going to call my lawyer and have him settle. Then all I have to do is get her to fall in love with me.” Keven put his hand on my shoulder.
“That won’t be hard, I think she’s half way there already.”
I woke up early the next morning and called my lawyer.
“Andrew its Lucius, I want you to settle.”… “No, I don’t care what it takes. I just want this to be over.” … “Thank you.” With that, I hung up and headed to the bathroom. I took my time with my shower and dressing. I wanted to look good for my meeting with Danelle. I couldn’t wait to see what new outfit she would wear today, I’m also excited to spend time with her alone. Hanging out with a group last night was fun but I want to get to know her one on one. I want to know what makes her blush and what her favorite color is. I want to get under her skin. I was pulling on my jacket when my phone started to ring. “Hello?”… “What do you mean she’s not ready to settle yet?” I can’t stand my soon to be ex-wife, all she does is cause problems. “No I don’t want to see her Andrew just settle It.” with that I hung up and headed for the door. Once my divorce is final I’ll never see or hear from her again. Before getting into the car I decided to make one more call. “Administrator Frank please.”… “Frank, I’ll take the job. When do I start?” with everything falling into place I walked into Keven’s office with a skip in my step.
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