The next morning, Crystal woke up feeling light, her body buzzing with the memory of the night before. Her phone buzzed on the nightstand, and she lazily reached over to check it, hoping for another text from Jill.
Sure enough, there it was.
Jill: "Morning, beautiful. I can't stop thinking about last night. Let's make this a regular thing soon. What's your week looking like?"
Crystal smiled and responded right away, feeling the warmth rush to her cheeks.
Crystal: "Good morning! I'd love that. I'm free Wednesday night if that works for you. Let's make it happen."
She stared at her phone for a moment, replaying last night in her head again. She had never expected things to move this quickly with Jill, but she wasn't complaining. There was something magnetic about Jill's energy that pulled her in deeper every time they were together.
Just as she set her phone down, another message popped up.
Jill: "Wednesday it is. I'll plan something special."
Crystal's heart fluttered at the thought of seeing her again. She threw her covers off and sat up in bed, her mind already racing with possibilities. What was Jill planning?
Just as she started to lose herself in thoughts of their next date, her phone rang. It was B Simone, and Crystal couldn't help but laugh at how her friend always seemed to know when something was up.
"Okay, girl, spill," B Simone's voice came through as soon as Crystal picked up. "Did you hear from her?"
Crystal leaned back against her pillows, grinning. "She texted me first thing this morning. We're going out again on Wednesday."
"Ahhh! I knew it!" B Simone's excitement was contagious. "I could feel the vibes last night! I'm telling you, Crystal, this is gonna be something serious. You can't fake that kind of chemistry."
"I know, right?" Crystal replied, her smile widening. "I've never connected with someone like this before. It's like we're on the same wavelength, and it just feels... right."
B Simone chuckled knowingly. "Girl, it sounds like you're falling already."
Crystal rolled her eyes, though she couldn't deny that her feelings for Jill were growing faster than she had anticipated. "Maybe I am," she admitted. "But I'm just trying to enjoy the moment, you know?"
"That's all you can do," B Simone agreed. "Just take it one step at a time and let things unfold. And don't forget to keep me updated on every detail."
"You already know I will," Crystal laughed. "Thanks, B. You've been my hype woman through all of this."
"Always," B Simone said. "Now go enjoy your day, girl. You deserve it!"
After hanging up, Crystal felt a renewed sense of excitement. She decided to spend the day focusing on her podcast work, trying to stay productive while her thoughts kept drifting back to Jill. In between recording sessions, she'd glance at her phone, secretly hoping for another text.
By the time Wednesday rolled around, Crystal was ready for whatever Jill had planned. As she stood in front of her closet, trying to decide on the perfect outfit, her phone buzzed again.
Jill: "Pick you up at 7?"
Crystal smiled and quickly responded.
Crystal: "Sounds perfect. Can't wait to see you."
At 7 p.m. sharp, Crystal heard the knock on her door. She took a deep breath before opening it, revealing Jill standing there with that same radiant smile, looking effortlessly stunning in a sleek black blazer and jeans.
