Damn.My fucking life is complex, complicated, and full of secrets.How the hell am I going to do it without overwhelming her?She’s a stripper, for God’s sake.
But she’s smart, and talented, and sweet, and trusting.
Deceiving her about Vegas goes against my nature, but I can’t risk losing her by telling her the truth.
I have to go slow!I can’t rush this.She has to love me for me before I expose her to the other side of my life.
“And that means, Maximus Aurelius Moore,” I speak out loud in the cab of my truck, “you can’t fuck her yet.”
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“Hard, wait up!”Jeremy calls as I walk across the parking lot.
I turn around, waiting for him to catch up.
“So, you’re leaving us?”
“Affirmative.”
He offers his hand.“You’ll be missed.”
I shift my helmet and my flight bag to my other hand to shake it.“Thanks, man.”
“You got any plans around 5:00?I need a favor.”
I laugh, “AM or PM?”
He laughs too.“PM.”
“What ‘cha need?”
“I need a body for B-ball.We’re playing for a spot in the post playoffs, but Larry’s wife went into labor a little while ago, so he’s out.Can you fill in?”
“Sure.”I smile, knowing I will successfully keep my hands off my sexy stripper one more night.
“Thanks, bro.”He pats me on the back.“Are you any good?”
I laugh.“Yeah, I’m good.”
“Excellent!”He nods, then says as he backs away.“Wear a white teeshirt with your name stenciled on it and blue shorts.”
When I pull into the parking lot of Dogwood Court, the sun is just coming up.There’s an empty spot next to Seary’s car.I smirk.She drives an expensive, custom-detailed sports car that will fucking fly down the road.It’s not a car you buy off the lot of a dealership.It’s a special order, which means not only does she have money, but she has good taste.If she ordered it for herself, it shows she values worth and enjoys the nicer things in life, but she’s not flashy.She didn’t pick a Porsche.She chose a fast car which tells me she likes pushing the limits.
I smile.I like pushing the limits too.
Before I get out, I set the alarm to wake at 2:00.Since I didn’t pack a stenciled teeshirt, I’ll have to drive back to the farm and grab one.Then get back here before she gets home from work so I can casually meet her in the lobby before heading to play basketball with the boys.
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Siri
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This day at work is a repeat of yesterday.I learn that Charlie and TD will be back tomorrow, so I have plenty of time to think about Moore.
My doodles on my notepad again turn into hearts as I replay the night before from the beginning to make sure I understand as much as I can about the man.
