Chapter 8
main attractions don’t blend in
Emerald
wednesday night
Rodney:
May I ask something? I’m just curious.
Me:
Sure.
Rodney:
Why the black bracelet?
Me:
I like blending in.
Rodney:
Main attractions don’t blend in, Emmy.
Let’s try this again. lol
Me:
I’m far from the main attraction, but thank you.
It takes the pressure off.
I don’t have to worry about interacting with anyone and can just be. You know?
Rodney:
Were you always this way?
Me:
No. My ex wasn’t as open to exploring my interests as I was to his. I left to find a partner deserving of me, but I’ve been hiding thanks to the bracelet.
Until…
Rodney:
Until what?
I’m right here with you.
Me:
Until you saw me. I was okay with being invisible until you saw me.
Rodney:
What if I told you I noticed you long before that night?
Me:
When?
Rodney:
A year ago.
You were at the club, thinking you were invisible, but it’s impossible not to see you. I just couldn’t speak because of that damn bracelet.
What.
Me:
Are you serious?
Rodney:
I am. I noticed you a long time ago, but you finally saw me. I’m the lucky one.
Me:
Careful, now.
Your flirting may give me the wrong idea.
And we don’t want that.
Rodney:
What if there was nothing to misinterpret? I’m interested in you, Emerald. I’ve had time to come to terms with this, but you’re new here, so take your time. I don’t mind waiting.
Just some food for thought. Good night.
Me:
Good night, Daddy.
Rodney:
Daddy, huh? Careful, now.
And don’t think I didn’t peep you using my lingo. lol
Me:
What if I don’t want to be careful?
Rodney:
Depends.
Me:
On what?
Rodney:
If you come see me at Lilith’s Friday night. 8 o'clock. Only if you’re up for it.
Me:
I’ll think about it.