Chapter 51

Maya grinned from ear to ear. Dinner with Jack sounded wonderful. She had always loved Italian food, and she appreciated how he paid attention to detail and remembered what she liked to eat.

"I'll see you on Tuesday then."

"See you then," Maya said with a smile.

They both stood up and walked out of the restaurant together. Jack accompanied her to her car and made sure she got inside safely.

"Are you sure you don't want anything to eat?" Jack asked.

"No, I'm fine. I'll grab a bite when I get home," Maya replied.

"Well, let me know if you change your mind," he said.

He gave her another hug before walking away. Maya pulled into traffic as soon as she could, but the journey to her apartment complex took nearly thirty minutes. Finally arriving, she parked in front of her building and went into her unit.

Throwing her purse down onto the kitchen counter, she kicked off her