CHAPTER 4

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An hour later, the party is still going strong and smoothly. The weather is still holding on strong, the sun is beaming and I haven't seen much of the mystery man around. It's better off that way. I can't manage another blooper nervous moment or say something that makes no sense, what so ever.

All joking aside, what are the chances of running into someone who's made your belly and spine, shiver the way mine did. I've been on dates since separating with Michael and not once did I feel the spark I did with, Joseph. This is a total stranger and what I've felt, is something, I don't understand.

How weird was that, that I just said his name. Just to think, I didn't even know who he was and now I have a name with that body. And the nerve of him showing up in those jeans, with his ass, perfectly fit. Ooh and that mysterious smile he gave me just gave me a serious kegel moment.

"I thought we were here to celebrate our baby girl Lyla graduating, can we go and open up that Bottle," Linda says interrupting my movie scene.

"Yes, please" I beg. I need something to cool me down.

Lexi, Linda and I head over to the bar. Should I tell them about my run-in with Joseph? Linda would be the first to play out her rolls in snatching her youngins and show me how to. If I tell you, she's a pro at this.

Maybe, next time. I don't need her to shove in my face, how I'm the first to criticize her when she brags about dating younger men. I need a sip of something right now. ASAP!

As we stand by the bar. "Can we get three glasses of Champagne, that was given to you, thanks?" I ask the bartender, who's grinning over at Linda.

Then I glance around the party. I did a great job decorating it with simple flower arrangements, Pink and white, her favorite colors. Some graduation balloons. And spot him.

He's around a group of Lyla's friends. Does he know them well? I wonder if Lyla knows him well? This is so odd. My tummy just flattered, watching him talking. I can't stop, but smile and gaze, taking in a deep breath. Why is my body reacting this way? God, it feels good. I snap out of it and swiftly glance back at the bartender.

"Yes, this beautiful young lady brought it to me earlier, to put it on ice," He says complimenting Linda, so happy go lucky. 

Oh no, now he did it, he just killed his night. And the winner is, the bartender.

"Look, Linda...did you hear? he said the beautiful young lady who gave him a bottle of Champagne earlier" Lexi speaks up chuckling. God, I love it when Lexi goofs on Linda. 

Linda looks at him. Back to us with her nose flaring, disgusted. Lexi and I look at each other and chuckled. She is not thrilled what's so ever.

As he pours one glass, it overflows and I quickly grab it, turning my body away so it doesn't spill on the bar. Safe. He then pours two more and hands one to Linda, who's just giving me an "I'll get you for this look" as I give her a shrug and a grin, then to Lexi.

"To Lyla, this has been another milestone we've shared with our precious baby girl," Lexi says, with teary eyes as we raise our glasses.

"Cheers" and we all click glasses and try so hard to keep in my tears. NO! I can't cry, please don't make me cry. And we sip.

"Mmm-it's bubbly alright" I manage to say as some of the champagne spilled out of my glass. I quickly try sipping it back up. Shit, I hope he didn't see that. I can see how my day is going to be. Me making a fool of myself, wondering if he'll find it amusing and him laughing at it. SHIT

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