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Chapter 11: Did I Just Do That?

Richard

It’s been twenty minutes and Claire hasn’t shown up yet. I hope she isn’t standing me up. I know I was a bit of a jerk last night but to not show up would be cold-hearted of her. Where is she? I continue staring out the window and looking at the front entrance. Maybe I shouldn’t have asked her to have dinner with me.

“Hi, Richard.” Her voice sends goosebumps all over my body. I turn around and see Claire. She’s dressed in a cream floral print sunflower dress with red roses. I invited Claire to dinner tonight so that we can talk, but her beauty leaves me speechless.

I grab her chair and pull it out from the table so she can sit.

“Thank you, I’m sorry I am late. I would have called but I don’t have your number.”

“It’s ok. I am glad you’re here.” I try to conceal my smile showing how happy I am, but it’s as if I have no control over my facial muscles and I’m grinning from ear to ear.