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“I’m an only child.”
“Have you lived in Los Angeles your whole life?” he asked.
“Yeah, I have.”
“What about your parents? I noticed that picture on your table of you and your father.”
Anxiety started to creep inside me because I wasn’t ready to tell him about me. Freya was trying so hard to front, and I stopped her.
“No. I can handle this.”I silently spoke to her.
“He’s a great man.” I smiled.
“And your mother?”
I knocked over my glass of wine on purpose.
“Oh shit,” I said as I got up from the table. “I’m so clumsy.”
“It’s okay. Sit down. I can clean it up.”
He grabbed a paper towel from the counter, brought it to the table, and cleaned up my mess. It was enough of a deterrence that made him forget the question he asked about my mother. After cleaning up the wine, we sat back down and finished eating.
“I’m really tired,” I said as I grabbed the plates from the table and took them over to the sink.
“It’s getting late. I should get going.” He leaned over me from behind and set the forks in the sink.
My body started to tremble. I turned and stared into his eyes.
“Thank you for driving me home and for dinner.”
“You’re welcome.” He brought his hand up to my face and slowly stroked my cheek. “I’m happy you’re okay.”
“Thanks to you.” I smiled.
“Can I get your phone number?” he asked.
“Why do you want my phone number?”
“Maybe I want to take you out to dinner one night.”
“I think I’d like that.” I bit down on my bottom lip. “Give me your phone.” I held out my hand.
He reached inside his pocket, pulled out and unlocked his phone, and handed it to me. I quickly entered my name and number into his contacts.
“There, you have my number.” I handed him his phone back and walked him to the door.
“Thanks.” A handsome smile crossed his lips. “I really want to kiss you, Ava.”
“I really want you to,” I said.
He leaned in and softly brushed his lips against mine.
“Get some rest.” He smiled as he walked out.
Shutting the door, I leaned against it and placed my fingers on my lips. I could still feel his touch, and it scared me.
I was up early the following morning and called an Uber to drive me to the car rental shop. After securing a vehicle, I drove to the hospice center, where Charles was transferred, before heading to my appointment with Charlotte.
