As she was putting on her makeup, her phone buzzed with a text from her friend, Mike Adriano. Mike was a charming and handsome man with a quick wit and a kind heart. Brandi had met him a few months ago through mutual friends, and they had hit it off immediately.

Brandi blushed and smiled, feeling a flutter in her chest. "Thanks, Mike. You don't look so bad yourself."

As they reached Brandi's car, Mike turned to her and said, "I've had an amazing time tonight, Brandi. Would you like to do it again sometime soon?"

Mike smiled back, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Great," he said, leaning in to kiss her.