Alabama didn’t sleep well that night. She tossed and turned and couldn’t stop wondering why Christopher had asked her out for coffee. She worried he might be doing it on a dare, or because he thought she was a challenge. She really had no idea why he’d ask her out. Adelaide was beautiful, and it was obvious they were dating. Was he cheating on Adelaide? If so, Alabama would be extremely disillusioned. She wanted him to be the gallant man she’d dreamed about.
herShe started worrying again why he’d be asking her out. Once in high school one of the boys on the football team had asked her if she wanted to meet him at the skating rink. She’d been ecstatic. She wasn’t the type of person guys noticed. She’d spent a long time getting ready and trying to make herself look as pretty as possible. Sh
