Ricky Dunn is the equivalent of a splinter under my fingernail.
Romantic? Right.
Heās the older brother of my best friend, and no matter how hard either of us tries, we canāt seem to avoid each other. The problem started on the night my best friend and I graduated from high school. The party was joyous, a celebration.
That night, I willingly gave Ricky a part of meāmore than the kiss we told others about.
Our deal was simple.
No strings.
Ricky kept his side of the bargain.
Years have passed.
Being from the same small town and crossing paths, I havenāt noticed how handsome heās become or the way heās filled out.
If you ask me, he hasnāt noticed me either.
Until he calls.
Iām working for a finance company, one heās now interviewing for.
āMarilyn, will you be my date for the dinner with the partners? Itās only for one date and no strings.ā
The problem is my heart hasnāt kept my side of our bargain.
I want at least one string.
Do I agree to his proposal, or do I turn him down flat?
Ricky Dunn is the equivalent of a splinter under my fingernail.
Romantic? Right.
Heās the older brother of my best friend, and no matter how hard either of us tries, we canāt seem to avoid each other. The problem started on the night my best friend and I graduated from high school. The party was joyous, a celebration.
That night, I willingly gave Ricky a part of meāmore than the kiss we told others about.
Our deal was simple.
No strings.
Ricky kept his side of the bargain.
Years have passed.
Being from the same small town and crossing paths, I havenāt noticed how handsome heās become or the way heās filled out.
If you ask me, he hasnāt noticed me either.
Until he calls.
Iām working for a finance company, one heās now interviewing for.
āMarilyn, will you be my date for the dinner with the partners? Itās only for one date and no strings.ā
The problem is my heart hasnāt kept my side of our bargain.
I want at least one string.
Do I agree to his proposal, or do I turn him down flat?