4 Chapter 3

Walking into the office I try not to stare at his backside as he goes. Wow so that's what an attraction feels like, my cheeks are still on fire.

The eyes are what struck me the most, where have I seen them before? Before I know it, it's four o'clock, I call Buford on the intercom and ask if there is anything else needed for the day, trying not to think of that delicious man still in the office with him, and he tells me that all is good and he will see me Monday.

Thanking him, I gather my backpack to leave, happy that it's a Saturday afternoon and I'm off on Sundays, I head home. Once I get home, I eat a quick dinner and looking in my closet for what to wear for tonight.

Calling Zaline "Today has been a weird one" she laughs, I hear her closing up the shop for the day on the other end.

"When do you not have a weird day"

Finding a pair of jeans and a see-through white blouse and a black tank top I reply " You won't believe this, but I need some real rest or be locked in one of those looney bins" I quickly tell her about my encounter with Gary, and what I saw.

"That is definitely different from your dreams, you need to tell me if anything like that happens again Acadia, it's very important, Remember I can help you" Shaking off crazy thoughts I remember to tell her thanks, we make plans to go to a movie, then a local bar off the strip, away from tourist.

Knowing I can't legally drink yet, I enjoy going out with her still, she wants to treat me to my birthday even though it's a week away, but she will be busy with haunted tours next weekend, her assistant had to take the weekend off. Which is fine with me as I never really celebrated a birthday having no family until I met Zaline.

That is one of the best things to happen in my life. I just moved out to the city being here for about two weeks, when I found the little voodoo shop at my house. Curious I walked in to look around, seeing books on voodoo, ghosts, haunted houses, Little jars of herbs for things like sleep, Fertility, and things.

The smell of the shop was oddly comforting, looking around she walks up to me and said " Everything happens for a reason, and you, my dear are in here for something that plagues you" I was a little creeped out by it but not being the shy person in the least bit, I told her I have nightmares and needed help.

She then set me up on with some herbs and how to take them, leaving her shop she calls out "I will see you next week" thinking she was crazy I left. Sure enough, I was back the next week, we talked a bit more, and I would come back every day since then, and we turned into fast friends.

She is the one who introduced me to Buford and helped get me the job, saying even though she was only five years older than me, she would be my guide in life knowing my history, which comes with a great friendship. Two years later that is exactly what she became I am forever grateful to finally have the ability to call someone somewhat family for the first time.

Donned in my light blue jean, white blouse, and black sandals with Zaline changed into a baby blue flower knee-length dress, we walk out of the movie theater ready to head to the bar. Even though its mid-November there is still a sticky heat in the air, but perfect walking weather.

We were casually talking about the movie when I forgot to tell her about the handsome guy who had me all tongue-tied today, so I told her about Remey, his eyes, how I couldn't form a sentence to save my life, and how my own mind betrayed me.

"Do you think this is blue eyes in your dream? Could be a sign, hint, hint" I blush at that statement.

"I'm not sure but I understand why you are always drooling over the new guy you're with now" she laughs as we reach the bar, getting our IDs out so I can receive my stamp as normal saying I'm not able to drink.

"Did you ask for his number?" we walk up to the bar and get our drinks then find a high booth to sit and watch the band but near the pool tables as that's my favorite to do while we're out.

"God no, he was Buford's friend from growing up together and I couldn't form a sentence anyways to ask, I wouldn't know how to begin flirting"

She raises an eyebrow "Buford's friend? What's his name?" I keep forgetting she knows Buford as well.

"His name is Remey Borne, and oh those blue eyes" I gush. As she heard the name, she went rigid oblivious to her reaction I went on "If I see him again, I believe I will ask him out, maybe your right about being meant to be"

Noticing she wasn't paying much attention anymore, I told her I was going to play pool while she watched the band, she just nodded. Walking to the pool table, putting my quarters down to play next, and pick out my pool stick.

I started a few minutes later playing an arrogant guy, little did he know I was excellent at pool. He lost and kept putting his buddies up to try and beat me.

I looked over at Zaline to check on her, I see her boyfriend there, waving to both of them as I continue playing. After all his buddies were defeated and a few curses against me, they walked away which left me to put my stick up. before I turned around to join the others...

I hear his voice "Hey gorgeous, I believe I have next round" Breathing a shaky breath, I turn around to see those beautiful blue eyes.

"Well I hear she is a tough opponent, you might want to bring back up to defeat her" smiling at him.

With that grin of his "Funny, you say that. I heard the same thing and decided to test it out myself first" He gave me a serious look over before setting the balls up on the table, Weird.

We start playing pool and I'm down to the eight ball, He whistles "I believe I was warned gorgeous, thought I had a chance though" as I sink the eight ball.

I gave him my brightest I told you so smiles "Very good game, you gave me some competition in the end"

He looks at me with thoughtful look "Maybe you can give me a chance to try again soon" Oh my god, did he just ask me out!

Quick to get over my mini freak out "Funny you should say that, I was going to be the one to ask you that" he looks a little surprised at my blunt response and smiles.

"I have to go home in a few, but we should swap numbers to set this up at a later date" We both pull our phones out and swap numbers, Feeling awkward after the exchange, I went to shake his hand before leaving, rookie move, and he pulled away slightly making sure not to touch me, again weird. "I will text you tomorrow, have a goodnight beautiful" and he turned around and left. Going back to the table with Zaline and her boyfriend, I tell her it's getting late and I was going to leave soon myself, she offered to take me home, but I declined, she was having fun. Hugging her bye, I started on my way home, daydreaming about my new upcoming date.