Prompt 99: it's not a date

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99: it's not a date

As I showered and washed my hair, I told myself, it's not a date.

As I got dressed and put on some perfume, I told myself, it's not a date.

As I made sure my phone was charged and there was cash in my wallet, I told myself, it's not a date.

When I heard his car pull in the driveway, I told myself, it's not a date.

I heard his foot-steps on the stairs.

It's not a date.

Three loud knocks on the door.

It's not a date.

I take a breath and turn the knob.

It's not a date.

I see his smile.
His matching shirt and tie.
The purple daisies in his hand.

It's a date.

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