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continued. “I had a moment to spare, so I thought that I’d give you a call.”
    â€œI like that. So are we still on for Thursday?”
    â€œDefinitely…yes…yes, we are.”
    There was a brief moment of silence, so I decided to end thecall on a high note. “Well, I’m about to run into a meeting so I’ll talk to you later, okay?”
    â€œGo handle your business. I’ll see you soon.”
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    Having been knee-deep in site visits, press releases, media advisories, and guest lists, all in preparation for the Sting event, I did not have time to get nervous for my date with Kari. He reached out Thursday morning and let me know the exact time and location of our date. His grown man-style was really winning me over. I guessed it was time-out for the boys, and game-on for the men.
    I walked up to Fig & Olive in the meatpacking district rocking peach-colored skinny jeans that highlighted all the right areas of the hips and butt for prime male observation. My light-blue, jean-distressed sweetheart corset top with the peplum waist gave my girls the platform that they needed to be on display. My favorite necklace of the moment was chunky and gold, so I mixed in a few delicate gold bangles with a splash of ivory accessories to balance my look.
    As my steps brought me closer and closer to the restaurant, I started to slightly panic. What will I say? How will I greet him? How will he greet me? Will he be as charming as he seemed upon our first meeting? Does he have a girlfriend?
    â€œOh shit, I didn’t ask.” I had to pull it together because now the thoughts were rattling aloud and I probably looked like the crazy lady walking down the street talking to herself.
    I arrived at the front entrance of the restaurant, hand on the handle, no choice but to go forward. I walked inside the establishment where a pleasant young man with black thick-rimmedstylish glasses greeted me. He had a slim build with a very structured yet edgy haircut. He must have been an aspiring actor or maybe even a model since he was gorgeous. I informed him that I was there for a 7:30 reservation. “Mr. Kari’s party?” he said.
    â€œYes,” I said politely, trying to mask my face from revealing what I was thinking. How do you know? Does he bring all of his dates here? Is he a regular?
    The host showed me to a cozy booth big enough for two. It was near the front window of the restaurant. Kari stepped out of the booth, greeted me with a smile, a sweet hello, and a pleasant hug. His cologne smelled amazing, but I tried to play it cool.
    As I sat down, I glanced over. Kari was clearly getting a better look at me outside of the dungeon club lighting where we had met. Normally, this would have made me a bit shy, but for some reason, I instantly felt comfortable around him.
    â€œGlad that you found the place okay.”
    â€œThanks to your precise directions.”
    We smiled at each other. Taking the care to give a woman excellent directions. Was that the New York equivalent to picking a lady up in your car?
    â€œYou have amazing eyes,” Kari commented.
    I was hoping that I didn’t blush. “Thank you.”
    â€œAre they gray?”
    â€œYes, my Jolie, I mean my mom, says that I get them from my great-grandmother.”
    Not wanting to talk about myself too much, I quickly changed the subject, though I didn’t know what to say. “I love the décor in this place. Very light yet comforting.”
    â€œI’m glad that you like it. The restaurant is actually one of my clients’, so I frequently have meetings here and everyone seemsto love it. I don’t regularly mix business with pleasure, but I thought that you’d like it, being that you are new to the city.”
    â€œWell, I definitely appreciate your thoughtfulness.”
    Kari nodded and grinned. “So how was your day?”
    Interesting, he wasn’t quick to revel