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that?”  
     
    “I’m originally from Los Angeles, California. I moved to St. Louis about three years ago.” He explained, taking a bite of his chimichanga.  
     
    “Wow,” she emphasized as she drank her water. “You’re not from here? Why did you move here?”  
     
    “Mostly business. I don’t like to purchase investments blindly. I wanted to visit the area, the commercial properties that surrounded the ones I intended to buy and get a feel for how much I could turn out to profit.” He took a drink, “I also needed a break from L.A.”  
     
    Kelly nodded, “I see,” she said, not sure what to say at that point. This man carefully planned every detail of his life it seemed. She didn’t know where she’d be in ten years from now, but he certainly had a plan.  
     
    While the two of them got better acquainted over lunch, Kelly’s phone went off with a text alert; it was Dawn. Kelly excused herself to the bathroom and left the table.  
     
    As she walked away, Dave admired her long legs in her short skirt, which seemed to start at the floor and go all the way up to her neck. His eyes stared at her toned, round ass as it shifted while she walked across the restaurant. Biting his lip, his mind raced thinking of all the naughty things he’d like to do to her.  
     
    In the bathroom, she called Dawn to tell her how well their date was going.  
     
    “He’s been a pure gentleman! He’s opened all my doors, pulled out my chair and has told me so much about himself, but I don’t know if it’ll work.” Kelly said, worried how their relationship would play out.  
     
    “Why do you say that? He sounds great!”  
     
    “He’s a little too perfect. Like, he owns all of these commercial spaces—including South County Mall! And he also owns the Crossford Apartments and some golf course—and that’s just here in Missouri! He owns more properties and businesses in L.A., that’s where he’s from.”  
     
    “What’s wrong with that?” Her friend asked quizzically.  
     
    “Dawn, I think he’s loaded! I don’t want him to believe I’m with him for his money. And what if he ever invited me to some fancy event? What would I wear? My T.J. Maxx special?”  
     
    She laughed, “It’ll be okay Kelly. Really. And so what if he’s rich? You’ve never dated a man because he’s had money. Hell, most of the guys you’ve gone with don’t even have jobs. You go and enjoy yourself. I’ll see you when you get home.”  
     
    Dave was scrolling through his phone as she made her way back to the table. “Sorry, I was just checking on some things. How is your lunch?” he asked her.  
     
    “Good. Yours?”  
     
    “I have to say, it’s delicious! I haven’t been here for quite a while.”  
     
    As the two finished up lunch, Dave motioned to the waitress for the bill by signaling a check sign with his finger. Kelly texted Dawn to let her know that they would be heading home soon and promised to fill her in on all the details about their date. During the ride home, he reflected how great it was to have lunch with such an amazing lady. He considered himself fortunate; it had been so long since he’d met a real woman. His friend Charles had tried to set him up with women from the moment he’d arrived in St. Louis. Most of them were shallow and only had one thing on their minds: his money. He didn’t get that vibe with Kelly. He could tell that she was completely devoted to her daughter and wasn’t interested in him for his money. She was the polar opposite of those types; she was friendly, thoughtful, gracious, warm-hearted and somewhat guarded. Though she’d answered all of his questions, she didn’t volunteer any extra information about her work, daughter or her past. He wondered about her history and asked why she was so private about certain matters.  
     
    Pulling up to Kelly’s house, Dave could see a small girl sitting in the living room window. He turned to Kelly and grinned.