Page 127 of Blinded By Hate

And I still can’t help but not get over the overthinking but Patience says it will take time.

“Love has always been scary. But you deserve someone to love you like Hayden does. Don’t ruin what you guys have because you're scared.” I nod my head and lick my bottom lip, taking my strawberry lip gloss from my lips. My phone buzzes and Brandon looks at it on the desk. “He’s waiting for you downstairs.”

I grab my phone and look at the text.

Come down, princess.

I suddenly get deja vu from all the times he would do this sort of thing for dates. He would always give me a note, telling me the time he’ll pick me up and then texting me when he’s outside.

I say goodbye to Junior and he tells me to have fun but not too much fun.

I laugh and promise him I’ll be okay.

My nerves sky rocket as the elevator goes down to the ground floor. I wipe my clammy hands on my dress and take a deep breath as I walk through the lobby.

The door man tells me I look stunning while he opens the door for me. I smile and thank him before my eyes go to a familiar set of eyes that always happen to steal my breath away.

Hayden is leaning against a black 458 Spider.

Hayden knows that I’ve always dreamed of having this kind of car, along with a BMW M5 Competition.

I told him all my dreams and wishes. He always told me that he’d someday make that happen because he loves me that much.

He walks up to me and grabs my hand. “You look beautiful, as always.”

I can’t help but blush. “Thank you.” I look behind him at the car. “Nice car.”

“I got it for you.” Hayden pulls out the key. “I’ll let you drive if you don’t make me wait until after the date to kiss you.”

I smile and chuckle lightly. “Tempting.”

“Is that a yes?” Hayden raises an eyebrow at me and I just nod my head.

I would hate to wait until after the date to kiss him. He leans in and steals my breath and makes my whole body heat up. He grabs my waist and pulls me closer to him. I hold his jaw in my hand and kiss him back.

It’s a soft yet passionate kiss. Hayden keeps it tame and forces himself away.

“Just wait until the end of the night. The whole city will know my name,” Hayden whispers in my ear which sends shivers down my spine. “Here.” He puts the key in my hand. “Go crazy.”

I can’t stop the jittery smile on my face as I walk to the driver side of the car.

Fifty-Five

Jaclyn

Present

I pull up to the valet and then put the car in park.

Hayden is staring at me with adoration and pride in his eyes. My heart is pounding from the speeds I went on the highway.

Hayden leans over and places his lips on mine for a quick kiss. “How do you feel?”

“Alive,” I mumble before pulling away.

Hayden continues to smile at me as we get out of the car. I hand the keys to the valet and then Hayden takes my hand and opens the door for me.

The restaurant where we’re at is outside of Manhattan and has an Italian vibe. When we walk in it’s quiet with soft romantic music playing.