John

It may not be manly to admit, although, I’ve never been afraid of my softer side, but after my evening with Renee’,I was floating on cloud nine.

The date had gone better than I imagined. Aside from Tanner’s bizarre behavior, the evening has gone perfect.

I loved getting to know Renee’ better. Her close relationship with her sisters, her random Elvis obsession, and the way her lips met mine eagerly after a delicious helping of lemon crème brûlée, and a glass of wine, all only further fueled my desire to spend time with her.

I was in danger of acting like my students. Utterly lovestruck an impossible to be around. And I loved it.

After a night of deep, soundless sleep, I awoke, feeling refreshed and excited, already counting the minutes until I get to see Renee again. Only one black cloud over shattered my happiness, the fact that today was the day I started the search for Kayla.

Would it take days, weeks, or God forbid months? I had no idea, all I