A Date Against my Better Judgement

After the powerful experience with the silk scarf, I tried my best to avoid Jack. However, he reached out once again and asked me out on a date.

My heart raced at the thought of spending time with him, but I tried to calm myself down and make sure that I was in control. I agreed to the date on the condition that there would be no kissing or romance.

Jack agreed, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

On the night of our date, I felt nervous and anxious. I had never felt this way before, and I wasn't sure what to expect. Jack, on the other hand, looked calm and collected, as if this was just another night for him.

Jack greeted me at the restaurant with a warm smile and pulled out the chair for me. He looked disappointed as I sat down, and he took in my choice of attire - a shirt and jeans, a far cry from the office dress code that he had imposed on me. I could see the disappointment in his eyes, but he didn't say anything about it.

We ordered our food and started to chat about work, our interests, and our personal lives. Despite my misgivings, a spark was present in our conversation. I could feel my heart racing as we talked, and I tried to maintain the illusion of professionalism.

How has work been for you, David?" Jack asked, taking a sip of his wine.

"It's been challenging, but I'm learning a lot," I replied.

"And what about outside of work? Do you have any hobbies or interests?" Jack asked.

"Well, I like to play video games and read in my free time," I answered.

"That's great! What kind of books do you enjoy reading?" Jack asked, his eyes lighting up. We continued to chat and laugh, and as the night went on, I found myself feeling more and more at ease around him.

However, I kept my promise to myself and remained strictly business-minded. At the end of the night, Jack walked me to my car and thanked me for the evening. As we said our goodbyes, I found myself wanting more, but I pushed the thought out of my head and got into my car.