"I have to do some shopping for my mum at the local mall," I said as we stepped out of the restaurant. "The mall is just some blocks away on foot if you don't mind. After that, we can head to your place."
"I don't mind going with you," Lucas said with a smile. "I'm beginning to enjoy your company. I don't mind carrying the heavy stuff after your shopping."
What a gentleman, I thought to myself.
“Alright,” I said, “Tell your driver to bring the cars around. I hope he can manage that.”
“Sure,” Lucas said, “I will call him right away.”
And with that, we stepped into the walkway and chatted as Lucas made to call his driver. The local mall was busy as usual, with people going up and down armed with trolleys and shopping baskets.
Shopping was the best part of the week for me because it to
