Jethro shook Taylor’s hand.
What was he even thinking?
Did he think that Topaz would still be available now? It was silly to think that she was single.
“So, I got to head now.” He excused himself abruptly.
“Won’t you like another round of coffee?” Topaz offered.
“No, I am good. I’ll leave you two now.” He said as he turned around and walked towards the kitchen door.
He was already at the door when Topaz followed him.
“Hey, wait.” She said, causing Jethro to look back.
“You left this.” She said, handing over his phone to him.
“Thanks,” Jethro replied, giving her a thin smile. “I guess I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“Yeah, see you tomorrow.”
Defeated was the best adjective Jethro could describe how he felt right now.
He walked away from the shop without no place or direction in mind. He
