Free The Truth Behind The Lies by Lolah Lace Page B

good. I remember going on a date with this jerk named Carlos that wanted me to pay half for parking. I hope I never have to experience anything like that ever again. I’m too old for that type of bullshit.
    Bash and I had spent the whole day downtown. I had to pee again so I was so glad when Bash was ready to go. There was no way I would ever step foot in one of these portable-potties.
    When he pulled into my condo complex I started to have mixed feelings. I had so much fun. I wanted to invite him in but it was just too soon. Sure we had gone too far initially. I had to prove to him I wasn’t easy sleazy. I really didn’t know what he truly thought. Yeah he said he didn’t judge but that was a crock of bullshit. People judge people. People lie to people. People cheat on people. I’m going to try really hard not to judge him by my past experiences.
    He put the car in park. “I wanted to ask you earlier but I decided to hold off.”
    “Ask me?” What?
    “I want to see you tomorrow.”
    I wasn’t expecting that. “You do?”
    “Yes, I know we moved pretty fast originally but I had a great time today. I want to come pick you up tomorrow at whatever time you suggest and take you somewhere else.”
    “You do?” Girl stop saying you do.
    He smiled and unveiled his dimples. “Why do you sound so surprised? I had a great time.”
    I had to smile. He had that effect on me. “I’m not surprised.”
    “Are you tired of me already?” He was really looking for a response. He didn’t seen so sure. Did he think I would blow him off?
    “Bash I don’t think I could ever get tired of you.” It was a little over-the-top. But how I really felt. This man didn’t have any flaws that I could detect. He was honest but didn’t reveal too much too soon. He was fun but not childish. He was calm but not boring. He was good-looking but not prettier than me. Well he was fine but still he wasn’t groomed better than me. Basically he wouldn’t make a good-looking woman. So I was prettier.
    “So are we on for tomorrow?” He looked like he might have been worried I would say no. And that’s just stupid. I could swear I saw a pinch of pain in his eyes. No. I’m just being extra.
    “Yes we are on.” And popping. “Where are we going?”
    “It’s a surprise.” The self-doubt was gone with his swift smile. “Dress like you did today. It will be outdoors and there’s walking involved.”
    “Walking usually is involved.” I smarted. Don’t know why I said that.
    “You still look so pretty after being out the entire day.” He shook his head like he couldn’t believe it.
    “Thank you. You look pretty nice yourself.”
    “Your perspiration even smells delicious.”
    Oh my. What do I say now? “Oh.” I’m getting fed up with him making my stomach tingle and my panties wet. No I’m not. I laughed inside.
    “So what time should I pick you up?”
    “Noon, is that okay?” I should have said two or four. I sound too damn eager, too damn thirsty.
    “Are you going to church in the morning?”
    “No I don’t go to church. Well I have gone before.” I faltered with a response “Like I believe in God I just don’t go often.” I stumbled around the question. Now I wondered why religion had never come up. We talked about a lot of things. Does he even believe in God?
    “I don’t go often either. I go sometimes with my mother.” Bash paused briefly. “I will be here at noon.”
    “Okay I will be ready.”
    “Come here.” He ordered me closer and it was too damn sexy. He wanted me to come to him. He wasn’t even going to meet me halfway. Huh! He don’t know me but he better ask somebody.
    I twisted my lips. I couldn’t help it. I was stubborn and I was use to pushing back. “No.” I cocked my head to the side. “You come here.”
    Bash smirked with only one side of his mouth. He reached over and touched my chin. He traced it out to my jaw. I held back a deep sigh. I couldn’t break my gaze. His pull was too damn