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esmeray got settled into her hotel room. she had one all to herself so she could be as messy and crazy as she wanted to be.
she laid down on the bed and grabbed for her phone. she had a text message, from jack.
jack since we both don't have to be anywhere, want to go out for dinner?
esmeray smiled at the message. maybe she would tell jack about the offer, and maybe he would help her decide.
esmeray sure. have anything in mind?
jack i saw an italian restaurant down the street. you okay with that?
esmeray yep.
jack see you around 6?
esmeray good with me, see you then.
esmeray put her phone down and looked through her bag that she had packed. of course she packed a nice top and pants, who wouldn't?
she hopped in the shower, not wanting to go out and smell like a plane.
after she was done getting ready, she looked at her phone for any missed messages. she had one from jack, letting her know he was downstairs in the lobby.
esmeray left her hotel room and made her way down to the lobby.
"you look beautiful as always." jack complimented, making esmeray smile and blush.
"such a flirt?" esmeray joked.
"always. ready to go?" jack asked.
"mhm." esmeray walked next to jack as the two left the hotel. they arrived at the restaurant and jack out in his name for a table. the wait was only twenty minutes, so the two sat down in the main hall.
"so, what's it like being in college?" jack asked.
"well i couldn't really tell you. most of the time i'm at the rink." esmeray laughed. "but for real, it's cool. teachers are chill, people are okay."
"i have something to tell you." jack said suddenly.
"me too.." esmeray looked at him, but looked away when they called jack's name.
the two got up and followed the hostess down to their table. she put the menus on the table and left.
"what's this you have to tell me?" esmeray asked when jack pulled out her chair.
"it can wait." jack assured. they sat in silence while looking at the menu. it didn't take long for them to order what they wanted.
esmeray let jack talk to her about hockey while they waited for their food. he talked about hockey when he was younger, and his parents playing hockey and teaching him. esmeray was happy that he was finally telling her about his parents.
their food came and they still talked while they ate. finally, jack was going to tell esmeray the news.
"so..about earlier." jack started.
"yeah, you can go first." esmeray smiled.
"ever since i saw you at that party, i knew there was something about you. the way you laugh to the way you bite the inside of your cheek when you're focusing, i notice it all, even if it is a little weird." jack chuckled. he looked up at esmeray who was smiling.
"and i know it's really crazy, and i know it might be kind of weird since we sort of, kind of work with each other, but i like you. really, really like you. feelings that i've never really felt before." jack explained.
"i like you, esmeray, and i want to take things further. like little steps. nothing official, unless you are okay with it." jack said.
"of course. im glad you feel the same way too." esmeray smiled as well as jack.
"what was it that you had to tell me?" jack asked.
"well.." esmeray nervously chuckled and started to play with the rings on her finger.
"i got another job offer." esmeray explained. jack's eyes lit up, wanting to know more.
"in california."
jack furrowed his eyebrows and shook his head.
"you said no right? i mean, you just got the job with the devils." jack asked.
"that's the thing. i didn't say no." esmeray sighed.
"are you crazy?"
"but i haven't said yes either. im still trying to decide and that's why i told you." esmeray defended.
"you've only been with the devils for what, two weeks and you already have another job offer? what are you gonna do for you college classes?" jack questioned.
"i'd do online classes, and so what? i'll be getting more money than what i'm getting with the devils." esmeray scoffed.
"i would just rethink my options esmeray." jack said.
"everyone tells me to chase new opportunities. wouldn't you do the same?" esmeray grabbed her bag and threw a $20 bill on the table.
"i'll see you tomorrow." esmeray left jack in the restaurant alone.
she made her way back to her hotel room, angry and upset with someone whom she shared feelings with.
