The Man of My Dreams

Monday: The dates that just keep going

So let's be honest I didn't actually wake up at 5 AM. In fact I didn't sleep at all. In fact all I could do was Think about how I'm going to look but at the same time I couldn't even get out of bed. It's now 7 in the morning and I still don't know what to wear. I decided to go with my normal black wear attire that I wear every day, trying to keep it casual but still cute. I start by wearing some black baggy jeans a black tank top and a green hoodie as a cover-up. For a pop of color. I like this look but I don't love it and I'm scared he's not gonna like it too. I'm scared of what he thinks and I'm scared I'm gonna look stupid. I shouldn't be thinking this deep about it. It's just a talk, it's just a coffee. There's nothing big going on. I don't know what's going to happen. I don't need to be freaked out. But I totally am. Anyways, I'll stay with this outfit because I've already tried on too many outfits and I'm getting sweaty. I decide to double up on my deodorant because I'm going to be flustered the entire time. I spray heaps of perfume to make sure that I don't smell but what if he doesn't even like the way I smell? Oh my I hope he likes me, I hope we're not just friends I would really hate that. Gosh I have too many things going on in my mind. I got to get ready, it's almost time. It's now about 7:30 The place is only 10 minutes away and let's just say I haven't done anything with my hair. I decide to whip it up in a bun and try to look the cutest I can. Of course this is only a coffee date. I'm still not completely satisfied with the way I look, especially since I don't know what I'm getting myself into!?! I get in my car and I drive over to the café. I'm here five minutes before 8am hiding my car hoping that I see him come in before me. so I don't have to be disappointed to walk out if he doesn't even show. I know I shouldn't be this paranoid but sometimes people hurt you and it's better to be safe than sorry. As I'm waiting by the café I see how cute it is. It's not that packed and there's only a couple people in there. That's when I saw him!!! I almost didn't recognize him since he wasn't just in a swimsuit, oh my god he's so pretty. He went for a casual look too but I can tell that his casual look is a lot better than mine. From his plain white T-shirt to the black jeans, a brown belt and some loafers he's got the classic look down to a T. Honestly I was drooling. It was 8:05, five minutes after he had already gone in. I decided to get out of my car and come in. I wanted to be a little bit late because I wanted to act like I wasn't there before him. He was looking at the menu and already got us a table. He saw me from afar, he got up and came towards me. He said "Good morning Mackenzie you look amazing shall I walk you to the table?" My jaw dropped again but I didn't let him see. I was in shock. He said I looked amazing...... I'm losing my mind. He held his arm out as if he was guiding me like a gentleman to the ballroom. I felt so good, I felt like I was a princess. He held my chair back and put me on my seat and then sat right across from me so he could see my face. He said " I wanna get to know you and who you are?" I was a little flustered and you could definitely see I was blushing through my foundation. I said quickly " Well what do you wanna know?" That's how it started. He then says "What do you do for work?" We got into the conversation about how I was a therapist and he was this project manager for a construction company. After we got into that conversation we started talking more about some of our interests. One was about our favorite colors. He said that his favorite color was green, which was shocking because so was mine. We had a lot of things in common like what we like to eat, activities like dancing in the rain or even watching singing in the rain. I couldn't believe it!!! He was literally my dream guy. He liked old movies and he was good with children. I literally still think I'm in the dream that was yesterday. Could someone just pinch me, slap me across the face, or murder me? There's no way this is real!! He put his hand on his face to lean on while he looked at me. He looked at me with a small grin with the stubble on his face and into my eyes. I looked into his as well. As for the cafe part. We both got a small coffee and we shared a blueberry muffin . And we just kept chatting. Luckily, I found out that he isn't married and was actually never married and that he had a girlfriend a long time ago that had a kid with him but it didn't work out and he still shares custody with his son. I'm so happy that I got to find out these things without being too forward. He was so calm and gentle. Sometimes we would bump hands trying to share the muffin. I really think he likes me. I'm trying not to get carried away but he's so handsome and he kept smiling at me the entire time. He acts so confident, he plays with his luscious brunette hair. Turns out that he might be a little older than me by a couple years. Of course he's 34 and I'm only 25 but I still think it could work out. We talk a little bit more about him because of course his life seems a lot more interesting than mine. He says ," I feel bad about what my son did. His name is Luka by the way he's 10 years old, and I grounded him from the pool for a little bit. I mean pushing a beautiful girl like you in the water was wrong, but just being honest I'm really glad he did because I'm really glad I met you." I dropped my fork on the floor and then started to get down on the ground and try to find it as I'm shaking from him being such a handsome gentleman saying that to me. Is this really happening to me like, there's no way. Anyways after coffee and me scrambling for my fork. Sooner or later it's already 11:30. We've been in this coffee shop for more than two hours talking about everything. He's been admiring me. I've been admiring him. and though I didn't talk as much as he did he definitely knew I was nervous and tried to chatter it up so I wouldn't be awkward. I know I'm falling for this guy hard but how could I not!!! He is literally my dream guy. After a while he got a call and it was his work. He excuses himself from the table and decides to go in the corner and answer the phone. I'm kind of scared. What if he's not calling his work? What if it's another girl? Or am I just being used? I can't stop thinking about it. I'm too paranoid. He saw me from a distance and I definitely didn't look like myself anymore. I wasn't as cheerful. It seemed like my mood definitely went down after he took that call and he knew it. He did try to cheer me up though and it definitely worked. I mean I smiled as soon as he came back. I acted like nothing was wrong. I mean nothing was wrong he didn't lie or at least I don't think he did? Gosh stop being paranoid. I'm gonna ruin things, I'm gonna ruin this for myself. Anyways he decides to help me up and says that he needs to go to the construction site to help with the project. He said " I would love to spend more time talking to you. I'm sorry this happened, it's so short notice. I had a good time talking and I would love to do it again. May I walk you to your car?" I silently nodded my head yes. Screaming in my head that oh my God he's such a gentleman!!! Next thing you know we're at my car and he opens the door for me and then before he closes it he says "Hey listen I was wondering if this Wednesday if you're free we could maybe take it a step up and I could take you to dinner. I don't want to be too forward. I know you've only met me yesterday but I really like you Mackenzie, and I really wanna get to know you better." At that moment I started laughing. I don't know where that came out of. I thought he was going to think I was weird and definitely take back whatever he said, instead he laughed with me and said "Yeah I know I was pretty forward but really I'll call you." I said " Okay.... I'll answer." stuttering all my words. I started to say goodbye and he said goodbye with a wave of his hand closing my door. He headed off to his car and I decided to leave right away before I ruined it all. Oh my God could this actually be happening to me. It was!! Was it? I don't know there's so many emotions in my head. I kept focusing on him instead of the road don't worry I didn't crash but gosh I need to stop thinking about this man. I really hope it works out. I couldn't wait until Wednesday night. It's only Monday evening and I have so much to think about and remember from today. I can't believe this is all happening to me. I can't believe this is real!!!