Chapter Two
‘It’s ok’ she said, her hand on my elbow again ‘carry on.’
‘I was wondering, since we’ve both had shitty days, how do you feel about joining me for a meal and drinks this evening? I know I could do with a good night out to get today out of my system and I already have a table booked that’s going to go to waste otherwise.’
‘Are you asking me out?’ That smile again, oh be still my hammering heart!
‘No, yes, I mean ... I just thought we could hang out and cheer each other up, I wasn’t actually asking you..., well I suppose I....’ I was blushing furiously now and would’ve been perfectly happy if the ground had swallowed me up in that instant.
‘Yes.’
‘What?’
‘I said yes, silly. So where do you want to meet?’
It turned out that we only lived about 3 miles apart, so I gave her
