He suggested they go out for a drink.
She gladly accepted, informing Lettie beforehand.
Lettie cheered at the news of her going on a date with AxelL.
The hangout with Axell felt cozy and chill.
Instead of having a drink at the bar, they snacked, had some fun at the arcade and then watched a movie together.
Axell, always the gentleman, made sure she had a blast.
Jessie had a blast indeed.
Before the clock struck midnight, he dropped her off and gestured toward her home, saying, âItâs late.
I wonât come up and disturb your mom.
â
Jessie nodded.
âHow do you feel?â he asked in a hushed tone, his expression serious as he gazed at her.
âHuh?â
Jessieâs voice dropped, and Axell leaned in.
He reached out, gently tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear, flashing a grin.
He didnât explain but she caught on slowly.
Her cheeks flushed.
âNot bad.
â
His voice softened too.
âJust ânot badâ? I guess I have to step up my game to make a real impression.
â
With that, he planted a peck near her lips.
The tender moment lasted a couple of seconds.
When he pulled back, they locked eyes in silence.
Eventually, Axell reached for her hand, intertwining their fingers.
Pressing his forehead to hers, he whispered, âJessie, I really Like you.
â
Returning home, Jessie found Lettie still awake.
Judging by her daughterâs rosy cheeks, Lettie figured Axell was a keeper.
She grinned and didnât pry.
Instead, she whipped up something for her girl.
âMom, I grabbed dinner.
I canât overeat, I have to stay slim,â
Jessie announced.
Lettie beamed.
âTrue that.
Guys dig the slender look.
Iâll hook you up with yoga class.
â
Jessie shook her head, slipping into her room.
After her shower, she lounged on her bed and texted Axell for a while.
Setting her phone down, she mulled over Albertâs proposition.
Despite its allure, she was already seeing someone else.