Page 14 of Full Throttle

Ah, so it is yellow, then. I can see that—your smile lights up a room.

Cherry

Stop it.

Me

But I’m just getting started. What’s your favorite ice cream? Mine is Cherry.

Cherry

Ha-ha.

Me

Come on. How can we get to know each other if you won’t answer?

Cherry

Mango. I love mango ice cream.

Me

Thank you.

Later that night, I sent another.

Me

Kindle or paperback?

Cherry

You read?

Me

Very well, actually. I learned in school. I was smart that way. I like holding a book in my hand. You?

It was a while before she responded.

Cherry

Kindle. I don’t have room to store books, so I use the e-reader. I’d love a small room to hold books, though.

Me

I’ll keep that in mind.

Cherry

For?

Me

That’s two questions you’ve asked me, Cherry G. I knew you liked this idea. And that is for me to know and you to find out. I look forward to you finding out a lot about me.

And liking it.