Page 28 of Sharing Shadow Secrets
“Victory is sweet.” She beams. “Now, tell us everything about your date.”
“Brandon is easy to talk with. He’s interesting. More grounded than other rich kids. Sober, which I don’t know. He seems solid, but that’s a pretty big thing for me to take on if we get serious.”
“You are obsessed with him too!” Gwen says. “You never talk about getting serious with someone.”
I take a sip, considering that. But now’s not the time for a boyfriend. I need to get more business so I can pay the rent and my new fucking expensive health insurance.
My phone lights up, and it’s a text from Brandon.
Brandon
What are you up to the next couple of days? Do we have to wait until Monday to hang?
Taylor
I need to get a meeting with Nicholas on the books to pitch my concept for the Halloween pop up. Plus, I need to go to some networking events in hopes of finding new clients. But I don’t have any solid plans for the weekend. I typically do yoga on Saturday mornings and then grocery shop.
Brandon
Could I join you for yoga and then take you out for brunch after?
I look up from my phone, staring at my roommates. “He’s trying to bump up our next date.”
“Obsessed,” Gwen says, then takes another sip.
Smiling, I like it, feeling wanted like this.
Taylor
The Saturday class usually fills up, so book now.
I send him the link to sign up, considering when I was last excited about a guy. It’s been a while. That guy. He was amazing until he said, “You know, you would have the perfect body if you lost fifteen pounds.”
Brandon
Booked.
I shouldn’t project my insecurity onto Brandon. He’s eager. He is being nothing but great.
Taylor
Have you done yoga before?
Brandon
I used to do it four times a week, but I’m training for a triathlon so I am doing more swimming and biking these days.
Taylor
Endurance. Sexy.
Brandon
Flexibility. Sexy.
I giggle, excited to see him again.
Taylor
