Chapter 13

• Maija
• “Yeah, let’s go.” He smiles, then walks to the passenger side and opens the door for me, standing a little too close as I slip in. He rubs against me, which does not make me happy. He’s a bit too touchy for my liking. I know we have been exchanging messages about getting down and nasty, but this is still the first date. I don’t even know if I like him, and his touching is annoying me more than it’s turning me on. He starts the car and turns on some tunes as he talks about his day before meeting me. He is nice and cool, and by the time we get to the restaurant, I know I overreacted earlier. Yes, he likes to touch, but that was the reason I am on this date in the first place, so someone who is not my stepbrother can touch me and satiate my growing lust.
• He takes me to a steakhouse because I wrote that a great steak is a way to my heart on my Tinder profile. The restaurant is not as fancy as the one Zayne took me to, but I am sure this one will at least be raccoon-free. He slips out of the car, jogs to my side of the car, opens the door, and then takes my hand and helps me step out of the car. He is sweet, a perfect gentleman, but I do not feel the same heat when I touch him as I feel when I touch Zayne. Ugh, I am so frustrated with myself. Stop thinking about Zayne for the last time, focus on Danuel, Danuel!