Thirty and Single.

Chapter 13.

Corey drove me home. The whole way he kept asking me if I was alright. No! I wasn't alright. I should be riding with Colton right now. We arrived at my house and the guy who was supposed to fix my car was there. He fixed my car and Corey waited till he was done fixing it. My car was as brand as new.

I thought Corey would leave after my car got fixed but he stayed. We went in and he sat in my living room while I went to change into something comfortable. I got back to the living room and he was gawking at me.

"Um, do I have something on my face?" I asked while touching my face. He smiled and said "You're so beautiful Genesis."

I smiled politely and said "Thank you."

I sat on the other couch and we stayed quiet for a while. I just wanted him to leave so I could check on Colton. I saw him glancing at his watch then he said "It's almost dinner time. Let me make us dinner."

I didn't expect that from him. He walked to my kitchen and started dinner. I felt bad sitting in the living room while he was cooking dinner alone. So, I joined him in the kitchen. "Hmm...it smells good here." I said as I got to the kitchen. He was chopping some yellow onions. He stopped chopping and looked at me. He didn't say anything. He just smiled.

"Uh...is there anything that I can help?" I asked.

"No ma'am. Just have a seat and let me do the cooking." He said with a grin. So, I pulled out a chair and sat. He took a glass and poured me some wine.

"This is for you, gorgeous." He gave me the glass.

"Thank you Corey." I told him as I took a glass from him. He kept chopping some yellow onions. He knew exactly what he was doing. He looked like those professional chefs in Five Star restaurants.

"So, what are you making for dinner?" I asked him.

"Uh, Fajita chicken and some rice." He spoke.

"Hmm...sounds delicious." I told him.

After some time dinner was ready. I helped him set the table and we started eating. "Woah! This tastes really good Corey." I said that as I took a bite of the chicken.

"Thank you, I am glad you like the food." He said.

"I wish I could cook like this. Where did you learn?" I asked.

"Er...we used to own a restaurant. So, my dad used to teach me how to cook." He said.

"Wow! Alright."

We kept eating. After dinner we had a bit of wine. Then suddenly Corey said "Um....Genesis, I am madly in love with you."

I was shocked!

"Please say you love me too." He said.

"Corey....

"Please?" He begged.

I took a deep breath.

"Corey, I...I really like you...but as a friend." I said politely.

He looked at me. "I thought you loved me when you agreed to go on the first date with me."

"I...I was giving it a try but I don't know if it's gonna work." I said.

He looked really sad.

"I know you love that guy. I saw how you looked at him during that meeting." He said sadly. "I am so stupid to think I'll get a chance with you." He added that.

"Corey...I..

"But Genesis, that guy doesn't love you. You should stop wasting your time on him. You'll end up getting hurt." He said that and walked out.

*****

I took my phone and called my mom. The phone rang twice and she picked up.

"Hello my favorite daughter." She said.

"Mom, I am your only daughter." I told her and she laughed. "I know, baby. How are you?" She asked.

I took a long sigh and said "I am fine."

"Hmm. You don't sound fine. What's wrong?"

"I tried going on a date with my co-worker named Corey but it's not working. I only like him as a friend. Tonight he poured his heart out and I told him I like him as a friend. I really feel bad about it. He...he is so nice he even cooked me dinner. Mom, I am a horrible person." I told her.

"Ohh! Baby you are not horrible. But I don't understand why you don't like that man. I thought you wanted a man. He is there now and you're rejecting him." She said.

It was true. I wanted a man in my life but not Corey. I want Colton.

"I want someone else."

"Please don't tell me it's the new neighbor. I thought he said he likes you as a friend.

"Yeah, but for the past week things have changed. I think he likes me."

"Ohh dear. I hope what you're thinking is right."

"I hope so, mom."

"I just pray you find what you want. Have a good night baby."

"Good night mom. Love you."

"Love you more." I hung up the phone.