Chapter 3
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"Wow, where is the storm?" jokes Belinda when she sees the mess I created in my bedroom while searching for the perfect outfit for my date with Jordan that night. He indeed called me this afternoon confirming our plans to go out.

"No storm just hurricane Ana" I giggle. "Help me find something to wear before he gets here" I beg her.

I just went to Kohl's, Macy's and a few other stores. Yet here it seemed like there was not a perfect outfit for this date. Nothing seemed good enough. I had bought new clothing for this new job.

But not for dating a superstar. I still could not fathom that Jordan wanted to date me. Why he did I was not sure. But I was thrilled for this chance to date the man while he was in my town.

"Wait here. I might have something you will like. You are always borrowing my outfits anyway" Belinda tells me before heading to her room.

We were roommates. We split the cost of a condo here in the Hollywood Hills. It was pricey. But worth it. Most of the time Belinda fit the bill here. Now I could repay her because I had a good job. I begin to clean up my mess waiting to see what my friend would find for me.

"Here you go! The perfect outfit!" calls out Belinda cheerfully as she enters my bedroom. She hands over a beautiful Croft & Borrow floral print top. "These will go splendid with your black slacks"

"True. I think you are right. This is adorable" I tell her as I take the shirt from her.

"Well what are you waiting for? Try it on" she demands. I nod. I run in the bathroom. Change into my outfit. Get out my pearls. Place them around my neck.

I glance at myself in the mirror. I place my long curly hair on top of my head Audrey Hepburn style. There I looked like a doll. I smile.

I already did my make-up. I was now all set to go. I get on my red sleek high heels. I was so nervous. He was going to be here soon! Any time now! I was also excited on top of being nervous.

"Let me see! Are you dressed?" Belinda demands as she pounds on the bathroom door.

"Coming!" I call back to her. I open the bathroom door.

She grins at me checking me out.

"Well?" I ask. "The verdict please?"

"I love it! What do you think?" she asks me.

"I love it to" I agree. She hugs me.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door.

My heart stops in my throat. He was here!

"Jordan!" I whisper to Belinda. She grins.

"Go get em girl" she laughs as she hugs me.

I take a deep breath. Then head over to the door. I brace myself then open the door up for him. There he stood. Smiling brightly at me. Standing there with pink roses in his hands. He thrust them at me. He winks.

"For you" he tells me sweetly.

"Wow you did not have to get me anything" I gasp. I take the flowers from him. Belinda was in the kitchen getting a vase of water for my flowers.

"Belinda? Is that you?" Jordan asks my roommate. "I did not know she lived here to"

"Yes, we are roomies" I tell him. "she helped me land my job"

"I see it all makes sense now" he jokes.

"Good to see you again Jordan" Belinda greets him hello.

"Good to see you to" he says.

"Ready for that date?" he asks me as he kisses my cheek surprising me.

"Oh yes" I say as Belinda hands me my purse.

"Have a good time you two" she says as Jordan places a hand on my back leading me out the door.

Outside was a sleek black limo waiting for us. The limo driver opens the door for us to get inside. Jordan lets me get in first. Then he climbs in after me. Soft jazz music was playing on the overhead speaker.

Lights were lit gently along the walls of the limo leaving a romantic view. I sit on the long leather seat. Jordan sits closely beside me. He drapes an arm around my shoulder. He crosses his leg on his left one.

"You look beautiful tonight" he replies after a moment of silence. I feel a rose blush glow upon my cheekbones at his kind words.

"Thank you, Jordan. Thank you for all of this. This is amazing" I ramble on.

"Care for a beverage?" he asks me as he leans over getting to wine glasses. A bottle of white grape wine sat chilled over beside Jordan. He pours us a drink.

"Sure, why not" I agree. He hands me a drink. He takes a sip of his.

"It sure has been a busy day" he sighs.

"I know. My first day on my new job. Then this. This has to be one of the best days of my life" I say happily. He grins.

"My luck changed around when you walked in it. I hope to get to know you" he mentions. His brown eyes twinkle brightly.

"Me to" I say softly feeling shy.

"I rented a little sail boat down by the docks. They are going to cook us a meal while we sail out under the moon tonight it is a beautiful night to be out at sea" he explains. "I hope that will be alright"

"Oh, it all sounds lovely. I can't wait" I gush with joy.

"Good, I am glad" he says as he sips his wine.

I was not much of a drinker. But I did not want to be rude about this beverage in my hands. I try to drink it down fast. Ick. Wine. Oh well. I hand him my empty glass.

"Want some more?" he offers.

"No thanks, I am a light weight when it comes to drinking" I joke.

"Have you ever been sailing?" he asks me. I shake my head.

"Never" I say. "I am from Kanas City. I moved out here to be a make-up artist"

"I see so you are from Kansas. I have toured there a few times" he mentions.

"I know. I always missed your concerts when you were in my town" I sigh.

"Too bad. We might have run into each other earlier" he jokes. He places a hand in mine. Our fingers link together.

My heart hammers fast in my chest.

"I really am glad you came on this date. I have been feeling lonely since my divorce. Pouring myself into my work. Everyone tells me I should get back into dating" he explains to me.

"But do not rush yourself until you are ready" I warn him. "Your heart needs time to heal"

"I know. I did not date for awhile. But when I saw you something changed. I found myself wanting to try to date again" he tells me.

"Me? Why me?" I giggle.

"Why not you? You are beautiful Ana. I love your sunny personality when I met you. I feel I can talk to you. I have not felt that way around someone in a very long time" he explains.

"Well I am glad you feel that way" I say happily.

We soon come up to the docks. The limo stops. The driver opens the door allowing us to come out. Jordan holds his hand out to me like a gentleman helping me out of the limo. He was dressed up but not to fancy.

He had on really nice jeans. A simple black shirt that hugged his chest showing those perfect curves of his body. He wore an expensive fancy sliver watch on his right wrist. His phone was in one of his pockets. He looked amazing.

He leads me to the docks. You could hear the ocean waters rippling along the boats in the water. Sea gulls floated nearby. We come to a boat called "Midnight Fantasy" It was huge. Lovely. He leads me on the boat.

He shows me around it. Then we set sail on the waters. We rest on the back of the boat listing to music play softly.

"Are you having a good time?" he asks me. I nod.

"Oh yes" I say.

"Dinner is done Mr. Knight want us to bring it out?" a waiter asks Jordan.

"Yes please" Jordan tells the man.

The waiter nods before heading back in the boat. A nice summer breeze flows in my hair. Jordan places an arm around me lightly on my shoulders. He smiles at me. He leans in stealing a kiss from my lips.

My bones melt inside as his lips test out my lips. A fire flames in my earlobes as heat from his lips spark on mine. He moans softly enjoying our kiss. His fingers rest lightly on my chin as he kisses me.

"Sorry to interrupt. Want me to come back?" the waiter asks as we pull apart from the sweet moment we just shared together.

"No that is fine. Please set up the table" Jordan demands.

The waiter nods. I watch as they set up the table for us to enjoy a nice dinner. The food smelled good. My tummy began to turn. Doing flip flops as the waters slosh the boat roughly.

"Something wrong Ana?" worries Jordan. I nod.

I rush over to the edge of the boat. I get sick. I should not have had that wine before dinner on an empty stomach. Jordan was never going to want to take me out again. I groan after I was done. I feel sweaty and clammy from being sea sick. At least now I knew I got sea sick. Something new I discovered about myself.

"Hey darling are you better?" Jordan fusses over me as he leads me back to the seat.

"I feel awful, I am so sorry. I did not know I get sea sick" I groan.

"Here lay down. Lay your head in my lap until we get back to shore" he tells me. I nod. I scoot down. Laying in his lap. "Close your eyes, rest a bit. I feel his fingers brushing my bangs out of my face. "Is that better?" he asks me.

"A little. Thank you" I sigh.

Soon we are back at the shore by the docks. I was feeling better. We had our dinner late on the docks. We chatted, getting to know one another. Then Jordan took me back home later that night. About midnight. Almost one. He walked me back to the my condo. He kisses me on the cheek before I head inside. No mention of a second date.

"So how did the date go?" yawns Belinda. She was waiting for me on the couch.

"I ruined it. I yacked on the boat. He took me sailing. He will never want to see me again after this" I wail.

"Oh honey" sighs Belinda.

"I just want to forget this night ever happened" I sniff as the tears come to me. I rush to my bedroom. I get ready for bed. I wash off my make-up. I charge my phone.

I get a text message around the time I was almost asleep. I lean over to see who was texting me so late at night. It was Jordan much to my surprise. "I had a great time. I would love to see you again" he messages me.

Really?!

After I humiliated myself he still wanted to see me again? Hope surges in my heart. I text him back. "I would love that" I message. "Great it is a date. Tomorrow night?" he asks. "You have a date" I message back. I grin as I lean back.

My mind keeps wandering back to the gentle kisses in the limo and on the boat. How sweet he was as I lay in his lap feeling ill. Jordan Knight was after my heart. He was sure winning it. I only hoped he would not break it once he had it.