The week couldn't have passed any slower. I was very excited for my date with John, I hadn't seen him since I was at his house and I missed him a lot. Most of my time was spent going through Wade's things in his house, which was fun. Molly would tell me the stories behind them. It felt rather mysterious to be living, in this house where my boss and his family had once been very happy living in. It was intriguing to learn about their memories together, since Wade didn't seem like he had a kind bone in his body sometimes.

I was waiting for John to pick me up; I sat on the couch drumming my fingernails on the arm rest. I had no idea where he was taking me, so I wore a black strapped shift dress, pairing them with some opaque stockings and ankle boots. I still wanted to look gorgeous. He told me he would be arriving at 7, I glanced at the clock and it was now 7:20. Feelings of doubt were etched all over me. Was he not coming? Had he changed his mind? Molly and Peter smiled at me kindly. I knew they didn't want me to lose hope.

The bell rung and Molly rushed to open the door. "Mr Cena."

John was staring back at her, with a smirk. I stood up and walked toward the door to see if it was him. He was dressed in grey dress pants, a white shirt and red neck tie. His sleeves rolled up, he began grinning once his eyes moved from Molly to me. I looked in his hand, a bunch of pink and white gerberas, wrapped within a clear plastic sheet. He held the flowers up "sorry I'm late, just had to fight this guy for these."

First the roses and now the gerberas, he certainly knew how to charm a woman. I took the flowers off him "thank you, you didn't have too."

"But I wanted to."

I blushed; I could feel his gaze on me. I got my bag and we walked outside. He walked toward this stunning, orange sedan sports car. He was pleased to see the excitement on my face.

"It's my baby." He patted the car.

"Boys and their cars" I shook my head.

...

He parked the car out the front of this restaurant, he turned the engine off. I was about to get out of the car. "Wait!" he shrieked.

"What?" I looked at him, alarmed.

He got out of the car, walked toward my side and opened my door. I laughed.

"I just wanted to get the door for you." His dimples appearing in his cheeks as he smiled, I just wanted to kiss him then and there.

I could feel the back of his hand touching the back of mine as we walked toward the restaurant. It was a Chinese restaurant called Chiu Chow Palace. He opened the front door and I walked in, he followed. The man at the counter, who looked to be of Chinese origin looked very happy when he saw us, "nice to see you John!"

"It's good to see you too."

"And you brung a lady friend!" he looked to me.

I giggled, quite uncomfortably.

"I did" said John smiling apologetically.

"Then I'll give you our best table and a bottle of wine on the house."

"Wow, thank you sir" said John.

"Come, come."

We followed the man to one of the tables, he gave us the menus and left.

"I'm sorry about that, I'm quite a regular."

"Its fine" I flicked through the menu.

"Lea, you look really beautiful tonight, I mean you always do" he stammered.

"Thank you, so do you... handsome I mean." I rolled my eyes at my own awkwardness.

We both looked at each other and laughed.

...

Our food had arrived and we were discussing each other, trying to get to know one another. I had learned that he had three brothers including Matthew.

"Who's in your family?"

"Just my Dad, he's everything to me. My mum left us a little after I was born, motherhood wasn't her thing."

"Have you ever met her?"

"No, just seen photos. But when I was younger, my Dad insisted that he gave birth to me."

John laughed. "So what's your story Lea? Why are you here in Miami?"

I sipped my glass of wine. "It's a lame story."

"I like lame." His smile was just so genuine and kind.

"I don't really want to tell anyone, least of all you."

"Me!" he exclaimed.

"Yes, you! I think if I tell you, you may think I'm pathetic and that you won't want to be around me anymore."

"Why would you think that?"

"Because you're a really good guy, you deserve to be with someone amazing."

"I am right now" he said grinning.

I chuckled.

"Lea, I've liked you since I saw you that day at the beach, since then you've been in my head. I promise I would never think badly of you." His statement, made my heart jump.

I sighed "Alright." This eager look was placed on his face.

"Back home, there was this guy. He was my best friend in the whole world; we knew each other since we were starting school."

He had a curious look, now that I had mentioned that it was about a guy.

"I guess I always loved him, but I hadn't occurred to me until he left to go on a trip. I realised that without him I was nothing and that I needed him to be with me. I decided that when he came back I would tell him how I felt. When he came back, this woman was with him. Then later I found out that they actually got married while he was overseas. My boss thought it would be best if I didn't go to work for a while and he let me stay at his place and... That's why I'm here."

I looked up at him for any signs of loathing, incense or even confusion. But he was just looking at me with understanding. "Some guy made you feel like this?"

I nodded.

"Lea, if I was him I would never let you go. I mean is he that stupid to see how incredible you are. I mean I would do anything to make you happy."

His words made me smile; I now liked him more than ever.

He chuckled, trying not to seem too serious, this was just a first date.

...

He drove me back to the house and this time I waited while he opened the door for me. We both stood outside, gazing at each other. He grabbed my hands, intertwining his fingers with mine. This adorable smile on his face, dimples and all. I hoped I wasn't blushing. "Lea, I want to see you again."

"I want to see you too." I grinned.

"Tomorrow?" he asked.

"Tomorrow is great." I could feel jittery inside watching his smile when I agreed.

He looked at my lips and then back up to my eyes. I moved toward him, as he did the same. His lips locking with mine, hands moved around my waist. My hands tightened around the back of his neck. He kissed my lips slower, still not getting enough taste.

He pulled away finally, grinning at me. I was quite winded from the kiss, it was very enjoyable.

"Good night John."

"Good night Lea." He stole another kiss and then walked to the seat of his car.

I was almost panting because I felt so elevated. I got inside and there was Molly and Peter, sitting on the couch watching television. They turned it off, hearing me walk in.

I walked through the house into the backyard. The two followed me. I got outside and began screaming at the top of my lungs. I was jumping up and down. Molly and Peter looked at each other quite confused. I turned around and saw the two.

"I'm sorry; I just had the best day of my life!"

They smiled.

"He was such a gentleman and he took me out to a nice place for dinner, we chatted and laughed. And then we kissed! He is such a good kisser; I was lost because I just wanted to keep kissing him."

"Glad you enjoyed yourself, Miss" said Peter.

"I did" I sat on one of the chairs outside "he was so great, he's just perfect and he likes me! ME!"

"Well of course he's going to like you, dear" said Molly.

Then a sad thought came to my mind. I had to go back home eventually, I couldn't stay here and John's whole life was here. We would eventually have to break up.