“I'm willing to bet you'll look even cuter tomorrow.”
“Levon, stop! I'm at work and you're making my face turn red.”
He laughed. “Is anyone even in there right now?”
“Well, no.”
“Okay, then, it's fine.”
I rolled my eyes. “You're silly. So, where do you want to go?”
“How about the steakhouse on the corner of Fifth?”
“Oh, I love their bread. It's a date!”
“Great! I'll pick you up at 6 and we can have dinner. I really can't wait to tell you the good news. It's going to be amazing.”
I smiled wide. “I think it'll be more than amazing. I have something I want to share with you, too.”
“Oh, yeah?”
“Oh,yeah.”
He hummed curiously. “I guess I can't entice you to tell me now, huh?”
“Not if you won't tell me yours.”
“Damn!”
I laughed. “Looks like we'll have to just wait until tomorrow.”
“I guess so, my love. I can't wait to see you. I had such a good time this weekend.”
“It was lovely. I really liked having you over.”
“Were my hands sufficient?”
I bit my lower lip and twirled a lock of hair around my finger, glancing at the window. I lowered my voice and turned away from the window. “Oh, they weremorethan sufficient.”
“I'm glad you think so.”
“I don't even know where you learned that trick. You didn't do that back in the day.”
“Well, I have changed a little, Clara.”
I giggled. “I guess we both have.”
“Alright, darling. I have to get going, but I'll see you tomorrow.”
“Okay, babe. I can't wait!”
“Me, too!”
The line disconnected and I squeaked while tucking my phone back into my pocket. I caught my reflection in the mirror above my desk. I was smiling enough to crack my face. And I didn't really care.
I was too happy to care.
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