THE LIBRARIAN

EPISODE-6 ASMARA

“ of course beautiful , I am so glad you changed your mind . So Amore at 6 pm works?”

Fuck , what ? oh my god f**k ! I was showering my hangover off when I saw that text , It was Dr Anderson .Even though it was just a few drinks last night but I had a terrible headache this morning , so the first thing I did was get in the shower to wash off that alcohol , completely forgetting what I did last night . After that conversation with Lila I was so pumped up to make changes in my life and to get bold , in the heat of the moment I texted Dr Anderson . Earlier that night he had texted me asking if I was sure about not going on the date and buzzed with intoxication , I said yes to him . So much for living like a grandma . I desperately needed damage control but first , aspirin .

I got out of the shower and dressed up in some comfortable shorts and a cute camisole , making my way to the kitchen to gulp that damn aspirin . My head still felt heavy but I had to get Lila to help me out with this situation so I called her .

“ Hello“ she answered groggily, I am sure she’s still asleep . Today her sister was coming back from college so she left early this morning to pick her up from the airport .

“ Get up you sleepy head “ I said

“ Never , this is heaven “ she said with a slightly muffled voice .

“ babe , I - I .. you remember last night we had a conversation? you said I should try new things outside of my comfort zone.. “

“ you’re perfect, Asma. f**k what people say” she said

“ I know but last night I texted that doctor , saying yes to a date with him.. and it’s tonight ..” I said slowly

………

“Hey Lila-“

“ oh my god what - that British vet ..? You’re going out with him? “ and now she was up

“ yea I mean , he texted me asking if ”Amore at 6 works “ “ I replied

“ wait , hold on did you say it’s tonight ..?” She asked

“ yea I guess , I mean I didn’t text him back yet - but looks like it’s tonight only “ I said

“ I am coming over ,we need to get you ready “ She said in finality and hung up .

I was hungry so I decided to text her to bring some take out from this Asian restaurant we love .

“ hey , you mind making a little pit stop for takeout on your way here? .. really hungry. Oh and Asian please “

“ you got it , see you in 20 “ she texted back

I decided on getting my laundry done and cleaning up around the house till she came. After last night this place was a mess .

And I decided to text David - “ hi yea , I’ll see you at 6 “

I was arranging the living room when I heard the doorbell- “ coming! “

“Hi” I said opening the door

“ hey , got you some food “ she said stepping in

“ perfect “ I replied closing the door behind

“ so , oh my god !!!! “ she suddenly screams startling me “ a date , and he’s British “ she continued

“ yeaaa “ I drawled off

“ come on , it’s a good thing you texted at least you got the push to finally step out of your zone and not to forget he’s handsome “ she said while unwrapping the food.

“ it is but I am still nervous “ I said “ I hope it’s not too awkward , considering it’s not my best suit to initiate conversation “ I said while fiddling

“ chill baby , you’ll do just fine and look if he's interesting , I don’t think conversations would be an issue “ she said sipping on her wine .

“ your right “ I replied

“ but the actual issue in hand is what are you wearing ??!!” She asked

“ honestly , I don’t know -something modest , I can do a dress …?” I replied . And I am not even sure of a dress , I don’t want to seem too excited .

“ hmm a dress works let's see your closet “ she said finishing her food .

“ oooh I am so excited Asma “ she said

“ you know what , I think I am too “ I said “ this is new but I like it , I hope it goes well though “

“ come on , this is not your first date you remember I set you up in uni with Ethan - that cute nerdy guy in our eco major who had a huge crush on you” she said giggling

“ of course I do , but Ethan was too sweet “ I replied shuffling through my closet

“ oh I know , too sweet not your type lil Asmi , I know you like yourself a tough dominant man, like the ones you read about in your secret novels “she said teasing and nudging me .

“ you promised you wouldn't tease me about it “ I said pouting making her giggle and laugh

“ oh come on now don’t pout , let’s see your dresses “ she said

And for the rest of the afternoon we did just that , played some music , laughed , danced and I tried half my closet to give her a “better view “ of all the options available.

Probably this won’t be as bad .