“That's very sweet of you. Does she know you're coming? Should I call her for you?"
“Yes, could you give her a buzz for me. Just tell her that Ben's here for her. It's Mrs Summerford, extension 4528."
I call upstairs, to be answered by a young woman's voice.
“Hello, is that Mrs Summerford? It's Kirstie down in Reception. Your brother-in-law's here for you."
“Thanks. I'll be there in a couple of minutes."
Ben leans over my desk. “So, when can I see you again?"
Now how do I get out of this?
I shouldn't have told him about where I was working...
I settle for prevarication. “Um, I'm busy tonight..."
“Tomorrow?"
“Not sure. I think I need to visit my sister. She's a bit upset about her current boyfriend. I think she wants a girl-to-girl..."
... The elevator doors swish open and a youn
