End Of The Day

“Good morning, Tracy. How are you today?” I pause in front of my desk. “Where did these flowers come from?”
“Well good morning to you too. I’m fine. And they arrived for you this morning.”
“For me?” Who are they from?”
Tracy laughs. “The way it normally works, you read that little card on it. Have you never gotten flowers before?”
I look up for a moment. “Honestly, I don’t think I ever have.”
“Don’t keep me in suspense, read the card!”
“Lea. Thank you so much for the interview yesterday. It was so nice not to be asked the same old questions. I look forward to seeing you later, Louis”
“What a sweet note. You ok, Lea?”
“He is quite sweet isn’t he?”
“And handsome.” Tracy chimes in.
I grin. “Yes, I noticed that. By the way, do I look ok?”
“You look fantastic. Now can we get a little work done before you go meet your handsome brit?”

When I arrive at the cafe, I see Louis already at a table in the corner. I’m surprised by how excited I am to see him. “Hello Louis.”
He quickly stands, taking my hand in both of his. “It’s so good to see you again. Here let me get your chair.”
“Thank you. I hope you haven’t been waiting long.”
“Not too long. It’s alright though. You’re worth the wait, Darling.”
I blush. I can’t remember the last time I blushed. What on earth is this guy doing to me?
I’m looking at Louis, he’s grinning. “Lea?”
Oh wait, he’s talking to me. “I’m sorry, what?”
“The waitress is asking what you’d like.”
I snap out of it. “Oh, I’m so sorry. I’ll have Earl Grey please.”
After the waitress brings my tea, I find myself relaxing as Louis and I get to know each other. I feel so comfortable talking to him, as though we’ve known each other forever. I like how he makes me laugh. And when I’m talking, he looks right into my eyes. As though what I’m saying is the most interesting thing he’s ever heard.
Before I know it I look down at my watch and realize we’ve been talking for well over two hours. “I’m afraid I have to get back to the studio. I do really hate to leave. I’m enjoying spending time with you, Louis.”
“Then how about you have dinner with me tonight?”
I don’t even have to think about it. “I’d love to.”

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