MY UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT WITH LOGAN

uzzing in my mind was the notice from Logan's message. The more I considered it, the more I understood that ig

umble of feelings I wasn't prepared to face. After having a brief breakfast, I got ready for the day by

e myself in work, I concentrated on the pile of documents on my desk. Around me, my coworkers were chatt

Logan's message again durin

ould be here. Could w

ry on the conversation in a courteous manner, or was there anything particular he wanted to talk

mposed a reply. I didn't want to leave things hang

s the m

putting down my phone. I waited for his response, and the minutes passe

ible for us to have coffee together? It isn't anythi

d the message. It felt like a harmless enough café mee

le to meet yo

was a warm space with plenty of windows allowing in light. The aroma of just-

he glanced up, a sincere grin lighting up his face. I couldn't help but notice how diff

s voice, he added, "Emily."

him and said, "No problem.

s. As I mentioned, I wanted to clear the air. I didn't know whether you were trying to avoi

assion. "I've been trying to process ho

t caught me off guard as well. Although our talk this morning made m

." Perplexed, I repeated.

ingle night out like this. But things weren't the same last night. I wanted

k he would feel a connection. "A connection did yo

e it; maybe it was just the night." I was curious whet

dispel my uncertainty, it did show in his eyes. "I have no idea what to say. It w

t asking more than what you can comfortably give me. To be honest

ld reply. Taking a sip each, the warmth of the bev

eeking to ascertain our next

accept it if you choose to go on. I'm prepared to see where it

e my life even more difficult, even though the thought of exploring something more with Log

k a quick look at it. He stepped outside and said, "I need to take this." I felt a restless curiosity eating at me as I watch

on our already intr