I haven't been on a date in a minute, so my nerves are jumping a bit. I'm so damn excited. Solomon seems to love fun, and it also doesn't hurt that he's so fine. I really love that he likes to do interesting things and I think I just might be one of those interesting things.

Taking one last glance in the mirror, I smooth my blue sundress, slip on my gold strappy sandals, grab my purse and make my way down to the lobby. The elevator ride makes me crazy. It seems to stop on every floor, picking up more people. By the time we make it down, my belly is so nervous that I almost ride it back up to my floor.

Almost.

But as soon as I step off, my eyes find him immediately, it's like I don't see anyone else...just him.

Apparently, he senses my presence as well. Almost instantly he turns in my direction and his eyes connect with mine.

He walks over to meet me, wearing white shorts, white sneakers and a gray linen button-down shirt, and the women are drooling over him...again. Hell if I can blame them. As my eyes scan up and down his form, I think I'm drooling too.

Oh my God...he's so sexy.

"Hi Gorgeous," his deep smooth voice sends a shiver through me while he takes my hand in his and leans down to place a soft kiss on my cheek.

Raising a brow at him, I can't help but smile as I say, "You're looking mighty fine yourself Solomon."

Our ride is already waiting for us out front but just as we're about to get into the car, I hear someone calling my name.

"Victoria! Victoria honey, where are you two headed?" Emphasis is placed on the word TWO, as her eyes slide down to our joined hands.

"Oh Susanna, hi! Solomon and I are off to dinner. Care to join us?" 

Please say no.

Please.

She glances at Solomon and then back at me, "We surely would but we already have reservations. Well, uh, you two have an interesting evening and you and I will absolutely catch up tomorrow!" 

There goes that emphasis again.

"Sorry Sus but we're going on a boat to do some snorkeling tomorrow." I glance up at Solomon, who's watching me, wearing a smirk on his lips.

Susanna looks a little taken aback, "Oh, so you two will be going out together...again?" She pauses as if she's trying to understand.  "Hmmm, interesting." 

Well, my friend is starting to piss me off now.

"Greg and I are going on some kind of boat or something too, maybe it's the same one." Her eyes flicker over to Solomon, and down to our hands...again. "Well, I hope it is because I am dying to catch up with what's been going on with you dear."

Greg takes her by the hand, leading them in another direction. "Come on honey, let's let them go to dinner." He smiles and waves while Susanna looks like she wants to say something else but then closes her mouth. 

Thank you, Greg. I've always liked him.

Solomon smiles, holding the car door open for me. Once inside, he lifts his arm to drape it around my shoulders, pulling me into his body. It's been a while since I've felt the touch of a man, so I lean in, enjoying his warmth. 

"I'm sure glad we made it through that unscathed, but I know she's coming for me. Susanna is just like that. She's going to drill me, but I'll be ready for her."

Solomon squeezes my shoulder, "I have a feeling that you can handle her. You seem like the type that won't let her push your buttons."

Smiling to myself, all I can think about is letting Solomon push any button of mine that he wants.