The Secret Admirer

t The Pearl Restaurant. The note was sweet, romantic, and got her heart racing. She couldn't help but wonder who had sent it, although the only

and the idea of not knowing who she was meeting made her a bit anxious. But at the same time, she was thrilled

at should she wear? How would she recognize her date? Would the

he air, a sound she hadn't heard since her housemate Jason left to visit his parents a week ago. Jason had alwa

and co-worker, Jason. It suddenly dawned on her that Jason had mentioned returning home today, but the excitement of

nowhere and pinned me to the ground! It was hy

ed glances. Sarah couldn't help but giggle to herself.

at all?" Emma aske

g is so adorable, he can get away with anything!" Ja

brother to her, and they had grown up together. They even worked at the same company and shared a room in the house

standing in the doorway. He bounded off the couch an

. I missed you!" he exclaimed

f happiness rush over her. "I missed y

the heartwarming reunio

k? Anything interesting

onymous dinner invitation. But ultimately, she decided to co

love letter at work yesterday, inviting me

owing looks, struggling t

et admirer! How exciting!" Max exclai

n spreading across his face. "That's fan

by Jason's kind words. "Thank y

son replied, giving her an encouraging pat on the back. H

t feel an air of unease surrounding the upcoming date. She had only received a love

incerely remarked, "Seriously though, Sarah, have a fantastic time ton

s words echoing in her mind, she felt prepared to face whatever the night held i

**

o find Emma already in her bedroom, rummaging through her closet. "What on earth are you

ace it, you're hopeless when it comes to fashio

e is perfectly fine," Sarah retorte

charming floral romper for Sarah to wear. "You look abso

t...revealing?" Sarah inquired, tugging

have nothing to hide,"

hter. "Fine, let's go. But remember, you're only going to stay for a little while.

rning more serious. "I underst

card. I can't go there and not have anyth

rvices," s

stract Sarah from her nerves. However, Sarah couldn't help but feel a lingering sense of unease about the date. After al

way out of the room and toward the front door. "Wait!

to show up at the house. You're going

feeling foolish for for

Sarah. Jason couldn't help but emit a low whistle. "Wow, Sarah. You

ble under Jason's intense stare. "Thanks,"

roat. "Alright guys, let's give the ladies some pri

y he was gazing at her and realized he had to say something. "Dude, just tell her how you feel already. Acting as her o

ghts. However, as they strolled down the street toward the