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other for a few weeks now,” He began. “And this is the first time I’ve got a call from you.”
    She frowned. “Should I not have called?”
    “I’m glad you did. But before we go anywhere, I’d like you to know that this is not just a lark for me. I’m serious about you…about us. I would like for us to date.”
    She became silent and he began to sweat where he was seated. Had he spoken to early? What if he scared her away? He decided to go on.
    “I’m crazy about you. You keep me centered and give me the courage to go after my dreams. I want to do the same for you too. I know you’re not ready, but I just want you to know that I’m going to keep on trying until you are.”
    “Howard?”
    Her quiet voice startled him and he turned to look at her. “Yeah?”
    She cupped his face with one hand and gazed into his eyes. “I’d like that.”
    “Huh?”
    She smiled at him then, “I’d love for us to date.”
    He felt joy explode deep inside him at that and he closed his eyes briefly in gratitude. He opened his eyes and leaned forward, closing the gap between them. “You do know how to drive a guy mad.” He murmured.
    “I do my best.” She batted her eyelashes at him before his mouth closed in on hers.
    Their kiss was sure and filled with promises of the days to come.
    End