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Brad chuckles. "Well, if you ever want to learn how to surf, just let me know. I'd be happy to give you some lessons."
"Oh, that sounds nice," I say, trying to sound genuinely interested.
Brad nods. "Yeah, I'm really into fitness and staying in shape. I've been surfing my whole life, too. It's such a great way to stay in shape and clear your mind."
I nod, trying to hide my boredom. "That's great. I'm more of a yoga person myself."
Brad's eyes light up. "Oh, I love yoga! I've been practicing for years. In fact, I even taught a few classes back in college."
“Oh?”
He goes on and on for about ten minutes, about yoga, and his practice and how much it’s meant to him.
Doesn’t ask me a thing about myself.
Not that I care to brag, but at least get to know me a little.
I feel my eyes roll back in my head. Why does he have to talk about himself so much? I can't even get a word in edgewise.
As Brad continues to talk about his various fitness routines, I can't stop my mind from thinking about Jack Wellington.
And right then, as my eyes wander, I seehim.
Jack.
Jack takes a sip of his drink, and then stares at me.
The tension in the air grows thick. I mindlessly run a finger back and forth on my napkin while my heart pounds furiously.
"Amelia, are you even listening to me?"
I snap back to attention. "Oh, sorry. What were you saying?"
Brad sighs. "I was just telling you about the time I caught the biggest wave of my life. Did you hear anything I said?"
“Oh, right. Keep going.”
He’s very attractive and his surfer boy schtick probably works well on a lot of women.
Just right now, not me.
Jack catches my eyes again. He’s looking at me like he’s a feral wolf and I’m his prey.
I can’t help it--my lips quirk in a small smile.
Jack’s date gets up, and he gets up to approach me.
“Oh my God. It’s you!” Jack says. “So funny seeing you here again.”
“You two know each other?” Brad looks confused.
“We went to Yale together!” he says. “Well, technically I went to Harvard. But you know, Ivy league connection at all. We went to the same sports events and both majored in business.”
A chill rolls down my spine.
Jack did his research.
“Such a coincidence to see you,” I say. “I’m on a date, so…you know. See you around!”
