“I scared you, Damn it, I scared you didn't I?” she began rambling and the corner of my mouth twitched in amusement. “Please don't tell my boss, she'll fire me and I really need this job,” she pleaded and I laughed at the stricken expression on her face. When she saw my reaction, her stiff posture visibly relaxed and she let out a breath of relief.
“I'm not going to tell on you but you need to do something for me in return,” I said, still smiling at the friendly face. She guessed that I was playing her and nodded seriously.
“Anything I can do to keep my job.” She grinned.
I smiled as I thought about how to place my request but then the words flowed easily and clearly.
“I'm going on my first date with this guy I really like and I was hoping you'd help me find the right dress,” I sai
