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“I told him I sing in the shower, and he said he was debating whether to ask if he could put that to the test.”
“Oh, perfect! So when are you meeting him?”
“Tomorrow. I told him I hadn’t used Tinder much and that I was nervous, and he said it was his birthday, and asked whether I’d like to go to dinner with him and his brother and his girl.”
“That was a nice idea.”
“I thought so. So I said yes. I’m meeting him at Red’s Rib Shack at seven. He’s going to wait outside for me.” I can’t explain how inexplicably happy that made me.
“I’m so glad. I hope he’s fantastic.”
The phone buzzes in my hand and I look at the screen. Oh, he’s messaged me again!
I should tell her, but I have a sudden fear that he’s going to cancel. I clear my throat. “Me too! Well, I’d better let you go.” I can hear music and laughter in the background. “Have a great time, sweetie.”
“All right. Still on for the zoo?”
“Of course. See you tomorrow.”
“Bye.”
I end the call, then bring up his message. Please don’t let him say he’s changed his mind…
Kip:Question for you. I’ve just finished a book and want to start something new. Got any recommendations?
My heart leaps. He’s not canceling. He wants to chat again.
Me:Hello! I thought you were supposed to be working?
Kip:I am. Sort of. Keep thinking about you.
My face heats. Ooh! Play it cool, Alice!
Me:Okay! What kind of book are you looking for?
Kip:I’m in the mood for some science fiction.
Me:Okay let me think…
Kip:Do you like it hard?
I blink. Wow, that came out of the blue.
Me:Sorry?
There’s a brief pause.
Kip:OMG I meant the sci-fi. Do you like hard sci-fi?
I giggle.
Me:LOL okay.
Kip:Jesus, I’m so sorry, that was a genuine Freudian slip LOL.
Me:Haha don’t worry about it. Yes, I read hard sci-fi! Have you read many of the classics?
Kip:Hold on, I’m busy saying every swear word I can think of.
