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Ridge:lol. I’m very much flirting with you. don’t ever doubt that. since you’re still in a chatty mood, tell me more about these private thoughts and belly swoops

Callie:I’m not sure that I should…

Ridge:I disagree, but only if you’re willing

Callie:Both of those things happen when I think about you.

Callie:Ridge? Did you fall asleep?

Ridge:still here. just trying to stop myself from coming over there. I bet your blush pairs well with these private thoughts and belly swoops.

Callie:Yes, and I’m blushing right now. LOL

Ridge:probably shouldn’t have told me that

Callie:Why not? Is it bad?

Ridge:nothing you do could ever be bad. you’re a good girl and your sweet words do certain things to me like I’ve told you before.

Callie:I remember. You’d rather show me those things than tell me.

Ridge:that’s right, but you’re not ready

Callie:How do you know?

Ridge:we’ve only had one date

Callie:And these things require more than that?

Ridge:in our case. there’s no rush. time for bed?

Callie:Can I ask another question first?

Ridge:…

Callie:We talked about my family tonight, but I don’t know anything about yours. Where are you from? Do your parents still live there? How’s yourrelationship with them? Are they still married? Do you have any siblings?

Ridge:That’s more than one

Callie:I got carried away. Do you mind?

Ridge:not at all. you should know by now I want to hear whatever you’re thinking

Ridge:I’m from a town two hours north of here called Nowthen. ever heard of it? probably not. it’s very small

Ridge:I’m pretty fortunate in the family department. my folks are still crazy in love after almost forty years of marriage. they own a house in my hometown but they’re down in Florida during the cold months. we’re close considering the physical distance between us

Ridge:I have three brothers—one older and two younger. whenever they visit next, I’ll try to give you plenty of warning.

Callie:Umm, wow! That might be the most you’ve ever said tome at once. Thanks for sharing some backstory. Your family sounds wonderful. I would love to meet them someday, if that’s okay. It’s not a tradition I’m familiar with, but it seems customary in… standard dating.

Ridge:I’d love that too. my mom will probably get a speeding ticket on her rush down here once she finds out about you. is your curiosity satisfied?

Callie:I suppose. At least until the morning.

Ridge:good. you need your beauty rest. not that it’s possible for you to be more beautiful

Callie:More flattery? You’re going to spoil me.

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