First meet..

Standing outside the restroom of one of New York city’s finest restaurants, you patiently wait for your best friend Jess, to pick up her phone.

...Maggie Thoughts: voicemail... perfect....

Maggie: Hey Jess, it’s Maggie. Can you call me

back? The date isn’t going so well...

Maggie: I’m seriously so bored, like I’m gonna’ scream. And he won’t stop talking about his dog...So like...call me back

Make something up if you have to, like fake an emergency...even though this is totally a real emergency! Whatever you have to do. I’m desperate here!

You hang up the phone and let out an audible sigh.

Suddenly you hear a voice behind you.

Jackson: He’ll know if you fake it

...Maggie: Excuse me?...

You turn around to see a strikingly handsome man. He’s leaning against the wall. He’s got his eyes fixed on you, one eyebrow raised as he shifts against the brick wall.

Jackson: seriously, he’ll see right right through it, You think he hasn’t heard of the fake emergency thing before?

You look like a smart girl, can’t you think of something a little more....creative?

...Maggie: Wow. Who do you think you are? Don’t you know eavesdropping in on someone’s conversation is rude ...

Jackson: I just think your date deserves better.

...Maggie: Ok then, Mr. know it all. What should I tell him?...

Jackson: I have many ideas.

...Maggie: Give it to me then....

Jackson: Maybe have the waiter keep

Bringing you those fancy cocktails until you’ve gathered up enough courage to tell him the truth?

...Maggie: You think I need courage from my alcohol?...

Jackson: Definitely.

...Maggie: You should meet my date. Then maybe you’d be on my side. He hasn’t put in any effort....

Jackson: Ah. I see.

...Maggie: Why am I talking to you? You haven’t even told me your name....

The man pushes himself off the wall and slowly scans your body from bottom to top. His eyes pause on your neck before meeting your eyes.

...Maggie thoughts: God, why does this dude have to be so sexy?!...

Jackson: You there?

...Maggie: yes. Very much so. ...

...Your name?...

Jackson: Jackson. My name is Jackson.

...Jackson step closer to you. Your heart begins to beat faster, you feel your face flush. He’s so close to you that you smell the faint of his dark, musky cologne....

Jackson: So, what’s it going to be?

...Maggie: Pardon me?...

Jackson: You like my idea?

...Maggie; Honestly, I don’t really care about any of your ideas. ...

Jackson: Fine. Only was trying to help you.

...Maggie: Well, you didn’t. ...

Jackson turns away and starts to walk back into the dining area. He stops at the door and looks back at you.

Jackson: Listen Maggie...

...Maggie: How do you know my name? ...

Jackson: You said it. On the phone, with Jess.

...Maggie: Wow, you really were listening in hard....

Jackson: It sounds like you could use a nice date right about now.

Jackson gives you a smile. His teeth sparkle under the chandelier lighting. You notice a dimple on his right cheek.

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