April 17
Le Cru Wine Bar
“Get in,” I heard over my shoulder.
I was walking on the street near St. Peter’s Church when I heard her. Looking up, I saw Simone on the seat of a horse-drawn carriage. She was heading in the same direction as I and had overtaken me on the pavement.
The driver brought the carriage to a halt at her command and I climbed in beside her.
“I’m on my way to Le Cru Wine Bar. Saw you on the street and thought we should get to know each other better. Want to share a bottle of Krug champagne with me?”
I had to consider her motives and noted that she curled her hand through my arm and snuggled closer as she said it. I had amusing memories of her flirtations at the wine tasting but didn’t find her approach very attractive. Still, I let her hand remain resting on my fore
