The Blind Date

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JONATHAN F.                                                 2:40 PM
Can I throw a party at your house?

MOM                                                                   2:42 PM
Serenity, I need you to go and visit your aunt. She has your old prom dress and I want Dayisa to wear it.

DAD                                                                   2:50 PM
Hi, honey bee, how are you?

TOM                                                                   3:00 PM
Call me when you get a chance.

TOVE                                                                   3:00 PM
You better be ready for this blind date tonight!

JOSHUA F. 3:10 PM
Can Jon and I have a party at your house since you're not there anymore?

SISTER 4:00 PM
Are you excited?

LEATI 7:00 PM
❤️

Serenity's heart pounded as she entered the dimly lit restaurant, her eyes scanning the room in search of her blind date.

Tove had been begging her for weeks to let her set Serenity up, and Serenity had finally relented, hoping a night out might help her move on from her abusive ex-boyfriend, Jerome, and get over her feelings for Joe that were resurfacing.

But as her gaze landed on a familiar face, she felt the air leave her lungs. There, sitting at a small table by the window, was Joe - the very man she had tried so desperately to forget.

Twenty years ago, they had shared a night of unbridled passion in Miami, a night that had left an indelible mark on Serenity's heart and soul.

In the aftermath, they had gone their separate ways, but the memory of that fateful encounter had never truly faded.

Serenity stood frozen, torn between the desire to flee and the pull of the connection they had once shared.

Joe looked up, their eyes meeting across the crowded room, and in that instant, the years melted away.

Serenity felt the same electric current that had sizzled between them all those years ago, the same undeniable chemistry that had made it impossible for them to resist one another.

For a moment, she was tempted to simply turn and walk out, to spare herself the emotional turmoil of revisiting the past. But something deep within her, a longing she had tried in vain to bury, urged her forward.

Squaring her shoulders, Serenity approached the table, her mind racing. "If you knew you were my blind date then you could have driven me here when you left the house, Joe," she said, her voice tinged with a mixture of exasperation and something akin to hope.

Joe's lips curved into a warm smile as he stood to greet her, pulling her into a gentle embrace. "That would have ruined the whole blind date, you look beautiful," he murmured, his breath tickling her ear.

Serenity felt a familiar flutter in her chest, a spark that she had thought long extinguished.

As they settled into their seats, Serenity couldn't help but marvel at how effortlessly they fell back into their old rhythm.

The years had done nothing to diminish the connection they shared, the deep understanding that had drawn them together all those years ago.

They ordered their food and drinks, but the meal was almost an afterthought as they found themselves lost in conversation, reminiscing about that fateful night in Miami.

Serenity could still vividly recall the way Joe's hands had felt on her skin, the way his lips had moved against hers with a burning intensity.

The memory of their bodies intertwined, the way they had clung to each other as if their very lives depended on it, had been seared into her mind.

In the aftermath, she had tried to convince herself that it had been nothing more than a fleeting moment of passion, a one-night stand that meant nothing.

But deep down, she knew the truth - Joe had ruined her for any other man.

As they talked, Serenity couldn't help but marvel at the way time had only served to deepen their connection.

The spark that had ignited between them all those years ago had never truly been extinguished, and now it threatened to flare back to life with a vengeance.

She found herself drawn in by Joe's warm gaze, captivated by the way his voice caressed each word, the way his fingers would occasionally brush against hers as they gesticulated.

The years had been kind to Joe, and Serenity couldn't help but notice. His features had matured, the boyish charm of their youth replaced by a solid handsomeness that only added to his allure.

But it was the way he carried himself, the quiet confidence and the gentle kindness that radiated from him, that truly captivated Serenity.

He was no longer the young, carefree man she had known all those years ago, but a man who had lived, loved, and weathered the storms of life.

As the conversation flowed, Serenity found herself opening up in ways she hadn't done in years.

She shared her dreams, her fears, and her hopes for the future, and Joe listened with rapt attention, his gaze never wavering.

There was a depth to their exchange, a level of intimacy that went beyond the physical, and Serenity found herself marveling at the way they could pick up right where they had left off as if no time had passed at all.

The evening seemed to fly by, and before long, they were the last ones left in the restaurant, the staff casting discreet glances in their direction.

But Serenity and Joe were oblivious to the world around them, lost in their own private universe. They talked about everything and nothing, sharing stories and memories, laughing and commiserating in equal measure.

As they finally bid farewell and stepped out into the cool night air, Serenity felt a sense of reluctance to see the evening come to an end.

She knew that once they parted ways, the spell would be broken, and she would have to confront the reality of their situation.

But for now, she was content to bask in the warmth of Joe's presence, the way his hand had lingered at the small of her back as they walked to their cars.

As they stood there, saying their goodbyes, Serenity couldn't help but wonder what the future held.

Could they rekindle the flame that had burned so brightly all those years ago? Or was this simply a fleeting moment, a chance to reminisce and then go their separate ways once more?

The uncertainty weighed heavily on her, but at that moment, all she could focus on was the way Joe's eyes had softened as he gazed at her, the way his fingers had gently caressed her cheek before he leaned in and pressed a tender kiss to her lips.

In that kiss, Serenity felt the years melt away, and she was transported back to that fateful night in Miami when they had first surrendered to the pull of their undeniable connection.

The spark that had always simmered between them flared to life once more, and Serenity found herself clinging to Joe, reluctant to let go.

When they finally parted, breathless and flushed, Serenity knew that this was no longer a simple blind date.

It was the rekindling of a bond that had never truly been extinguished, a chance to explore the depths of a connection that had captivated them both all those years ago.

As they went their separate ways, Serenity couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation, a renewed hope that perhaps, this time, they could finally find the happiness they had been searching for.

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TOVE                                                                   10:00 PM
You know it's on when I see you right? Tove, I can't believe you! Joe? Uh, thank you ❤️