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*I can’t stop thinking about you, either,* I admitted, my cheeks flushing as I hit send.

*Then it’s settled,* Tyrone replied. *We need to see each other again. Soon.*

I bit my lip, my heart pounding in my chest. Was I really going to do this? Was I really going to throw caution to the wind for a young man I had just met?

*Okay,* I typed out, my hands shaking. *When?*

*How about Saturday?*

I frowned. Saturday was the day my kids had their karate tournament. There was no way I could get away.

*I can’t,* I replied. *My kids have something that day.*

*How about Friday night, then?

*Great. I’ll pick you up at 7?*

*I can meet you,* I replied quickly. There was no way I was going to let him pick me up at my house. My kids couldn’t know about us.

*Where?*

I thought for a moment, trying to come up with a place that was discreet, but still public enough that I wouldn’t feel awkward.

*How about that new Italian place downtown?*

*Sounds perfect. See you there, beautiful.*

I set my phone down, my heart hammering in my chest. What was I getting myself into? But even as I wondered, I couldn’t deny the excitement that coursed through me. I was really doing this. I was really going to see Tyrone again.

And I couldn’t wait.