When Theo took me back to work he got the chocolate-covered cherries for his dad and on his way out he asked if he could call me later.

I smiled just thinking about it. I really like him and I think he likes me too.

I was working on some chocolate when Hailey walked over to me. "Here lately you have had a permanent smile on your face. Have anything to do with that handsome guy that's been coming around."

I smile over at her. "Just maybe."

"I saw he brought you back from lunch."

"He did! I walked to get lunch but it was so cold that he drove me back."

"Did you eat outside in the cold Vaylin?"

"No, we went to his office and eat."

"Does he have a fancy office?"

"Not fancy but very nice and he has a nice view outside of downtown."

"Ok I'll stop grilling you but I like seeing you smile." She smiled at me.

"Thanks, Hailey I appreciate that."

I was in my own little world working up some chocolate when Isaac walked over to me.

"You ok boss? You are just smiling out in space."

"Haha sorry, I'm ok! I just love making chocolate."

By the time 7 pm came around my back and feet hurt and I was just ready to go home.

I stopped at subway and got half of a sub and planned to go home and sit in front of the tv and eat.

When I got home there was a note on the door and I couldn't help but smile.

I walked in and set my stuff down and went to change before I eat and read the note.

I walked back through and cut the tv on and went to grab a drink and my food and letter and I went over to the couch.

Let's see what they have to say today.

If this person only knew that all of my memories involve chocolate they would laugh their ass off.

I open my sub and begin to eat when my phone rings.

☎️ Hello?

☎️ Hey Vaylin

☎️ Hey there Theo what's up?

☎️ Just sitting on the couch watching mindless tv. How about you?

☎️ Same but I am stuffing my face too. I haven't been home long.

☎️ Do you want me to call back after you are done?

☎️ No I'm good. I just stopped at subway and got half of a sub.

☎️ Did you bring any chocolate home?

☎️ Maybe. I always have chocolate with me.

☎️ Well you don't look like you eat any.

☎️ Thank you for not calling me fat Theo.

☎️ Oh god that was not my intention. I think you look great.

☎️ Thanks! So tell me does Theo stand for Theodore?

☎️ Unfortunately and I hate it and ask that no one calls me that.

☎️ I understand.

☎️ So how did you get your name?

☎️ My dad was in the war and he heard it and said it means Mighty Warrior and when I was born I was very sickly.

☎️ But you're not now right?

☎️ Nope healthy as a horse.

My doorbell went off.

☎️ Hang on Theo someone is at my door.

☎️ Ok.

I looked through the peephole and saw Ali. I opened the door.

"Hi, bitch! I thought I would come over and catch up."

"Come on in! I'm on the phone so I'll be right back."

She just looks at me and smiles. "Ok."

I walk to my room and shut the door.

☎️ Sorry, Theo my best friend just showed up and will probably stay the night. She usually does when she comes this late.

☎️ Oh it's ok. I need to get ready for bed. I got a long day tomorrow. Will I see you at lunch?

☎️ I'm sure that you will. If it's cold I will drive.

☎️ You better but I did enjoy bringing you back to work.

☎️ I enjoyed our time together as well.

☎️ I will let you get to your friend. Goodnight Vaylin.

☎️ Goodnight Theo.

I smiled down at the phone and then walked into the living room.

"Spill! You only go in your room to talk on the phone if it's a boy."

"Well maybe. We have a lot to catch up on"

"Sit and spill. I brought wine!" She laughed.

I grabbed two glasses and walked back to the couch and sit down. I told her about how I was having lunch dates at the taco stand and then we made chocolate together and kissed a couple of times.

"Ok, who is this mystery guy?" She asked.

"Don't freak out ok?"

"Don't freak out? Do I know him?"

"Maybe indirectly?"

"I am stumped! Who?"

"Theo Kingston." I giggle.

"No way! Really? How did you meet him?"

"He came in for candy and we spoke and then his dad came in and then I met his mom and then he came over to make chocolate and we had a mess I fell on top of him and we kissed and then kissed again in his office yesterday."

"So you do like him?"

"I do Ali. I haven't liked anyone like this for a long time.

"I know! I know his sister Beth and she's a sweetheart."

"Well, I haven't met her yet but I'm sure I will. What about you? Any prospects?"

"Yes! I'm going out with Billy again tomorrow night."

"Is it serious?"

"I would like to think it's going that way." She smiled.

She refilled our wine glasses and we laughed and drank until after 11 pm.

"Well I've really got to get in bed but you are more than welcome to stay in the extra room tonight."

"That's a good idea since I have been drinking."

I clean up our glasses and hug her goodnight and head to my room.

I turn the bed down and get in looking at my phone and notice that Theo had sent me a text.

📱 I cant wait to see you tomorrow. 😃

I thought maybe I shouldn't respond because he was going to sleep but I had to.

📱 I can't wait either! ♥️