What Lies Ahead

Chapter 20

"You look great!" Paige says, looking at me in the mirror.

"You think Ezra will like it?" I ask.

I'm wearing a simple, casual blue dress, and I curled my hair.

"He won't be able to keep his eyes off of you," Paige winks.

I give my kids one last kiss on the forehead. I'm glad Paige agreed to watch them. I was going to ask Ricky, but I didn't know what to tell him.

The doorbell rings, and I hurriedly run to answer it.

"You look beautiful," Ezra breathes, looking at me.

"Thank you," I gleam.

"You kids have fun!" Paige teases.

"Ezra, make surer you have her back at a decent hour," my mom winks.

"Yes ma'am," Ezra smiles.

He holds his hand out, and I gladly take it, a little hint of pink on my cheeks. He walks me to the car and holds the door open for me.

"Thank you," I say.

He smiles at me and walks around to the driver side.

"Where are we going?" I ask, as we're driving down the road.

"Dancing," he smirks.

"I can't dance!" I blush.

"I'll teach you," he winks.

I check out his outfit, and he looks surprisingly handsome. He's wearing a suit, and converse to go with it.

"You look nice," I comment.

"Thank you, but I don't look anywhere near as nice as you. Now stay put," he says, as we pull up to the destination.

He gets out of the car and rushes around to open the door for me. He sticks his hand out and I gladly take it.

We walk inside, and Ezra is immediately greeted by people. I look around and see a bunch of older people, either sitting or on the dance floor. I give Ezra a curious look.

"I used to teach dancing here during the summer, just to earn a little extra cash," he explains.

"Really? I don't see you as the dancing type."

"I guess there's a lot you don't know about me," he smirks.

"I guess I'll find out," I wink.

He takes my hand and leads me on the dance floor. I can't dance that well, and I'm seriously nervous.

"Just follow my lead," he smiles, and I do just that.

"That was so much fun!" I say, sitting down at one of the tables.

"You're not so bad," he chuckles.

I followed his lead the whole time. We dipped, we spun, and we moved all over, and I only messed up a few times.

"Hey Ezra! Who's this pretty thing with you?" an older man asks.

"George, this is Jordan, my date. Jordan, this is George."

"Nice to meet you," I grin, extending my hand, and he shakes it.

"She's really pretty. Hang onto her," George winks at Ezra before walking away.

"I plan on it," I hear Ezra whisper, making my heart flutter.

"That was the best night I've had in awhile, I admit to Ezra as we pull up in my driveway.

"I'm glad you had a great time. I'll walk you to the door," he grins.

He again opens my door and helps me out.

"Thank you for being such a gentleman," I smile as we're standing on my doorstep.

"Thank you for letting me take you out. Can I take you out again on Friday, after class?" he asks.

"The kids will be with Ricky, so that's fine," I smile.

"Until then," he says, reaching for my hand and kissing it.

I wave to him as he gets in his car and drives away. I walk inside and immediately let out a screech.

"He's so perfect!" I say to mom and Paige, who are sitting in the living room.

"I'm guessing everything went well?" mom smiles.

I sit down next to them and tell them all about my date.

"He sounds perfect. I should've snagged him a long time ago," Paige winks.

"Thank you for watching my babies," I smile.

"Of course. They're no trouble at all," Paige smiles.

I head upstairs as I hear a cry from Leon and I take him out of his crib.

"Hi Leon," I coo, kissing his head.

I walk him downstairs and proceed to make him a bottle.

"I like Ezra. I think you should keep him around," my mom tells me. 

"I like him too," I grin.

I sit down on the couch and proceed to feed Leon his bottle. He drinks it up and falls asleep in the process.

"So, did he ask you for another date?" mom asks.

"We're going out Friday after class, since Ricky has the kids," I say.

"Have fun," my mom smirks, going to her room.

I put Leon in his crib and make my way to my own bed, not taking long to fall asleep.

"Good morning babies," I smile the next morning, looking into their cribs.

I take them both out and carry them downstairs. 

"I'll feed Leon if you want," Jesse says as I step into the kitchen.

"Where have you been the past few days?" I smirk, handing Leon to him.

"I  might have met a girl," he smirks.

We make two bottles and make our way to the couch.

"So, who's this girl?" I ask.

"I don't think it's serious. Just a fun little side relationship," he says, referring to sex.

"Jesse! That's not right!" I scowl at him.

"She offered, so how could I not?" he smirks.

"Just please, be careful," I sigh.

"Don't worry, I will."

"How's teaching going?" I ask Ricky on Friday.

"It's not as fun without you and your friends," he says, just like Ezra.

"So I've heard. You're ok with keeping the twins tonight?" I ask.

"Of course, but I'll need you to come get them in the morning. I start moving tomorrow."

"Ok, I'll be here early," I grin.

I give the babies a kiss on the forehead and make my way to the car.

"Hello gorgeous," Ezra smiles as I sit next to him at the lab table.

"Hello yourself," I smirk, and I blush a little at the same time. 

"How's your week so far?" he asks.

"Just taking care of two kids. You know, the usual."

"Please stop talking in my class Mr. Montgomery and Ms. Manders," the professor instructs.

I  blush and look down at the table, not saying another word as he continues the lesson.