"I was wondering," I say, lifting my wine glass. "Would you like to have dinner out tomorrow?"

"Um." Bella's eyes shoot to Masie in her bouncer. "She's not old enough to enjoy a restaurant."

"Mom would watch her."

Brows pucker. "I'm confused."

"Do you find me attractive?" It's blunt, I know, but fuck it.

She looks away, cheeks flushed. "Of course."

I grin.

I can't help it.

"Bella," I murmur, sipping my wine. When she looks back, I lick my lips. "No pressure, okay? I was hoping we could go out. Just us."

"A date?"

I nod.

A beat. "Okay."