Seven hours earlier Lucy stopped by Drexel’s Coffee Shop on Hopewell Street in Wood Valley. A small town of around 20,000 people. This was a regular stop for her everyday around 1:30 p.m. But this time was different.

The day before, she had been asked to go out on a date by John the clerk who worked behind the counter. And was always there every day when Lucy stopped in for coffee. Instead of jumping the gun and saying no, she told him that she would think about it and get back to him.

As Lucy walked in she noticed there was line at the counter. So she took a seat at a nearby table and waited for John to assist the customers. After all, there was really no reason for her to wait in line. They had been talking everyday during his breaks for the last couple of weeks. So, he already knew what her order was.

Lucy sat there waiting. She daydreamed about her past dates. How they didn’t work out? How she was to blame? How it was her childhood that was the problem? She was nervous about the next few minutes. What answer would she decide to tell him? Would he be upset with her answer?

John finished with the last person in line. He turned her direction and smiled. Then he proceeded to get her coffee order and also himself a drink and walked to her table.

To Be Continued . . .

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