Cal Lightman had already walked around the book store twice looking for someone to help him. He needed to find this book for Emily that she was dying to read. Finally, he gave up and just went over to one of the computers by the wall. He typed in "The Hunger Games" and hit enter. The results popped up. Just as he suspected, he had been looking in the wrong section the whole time. Strolling over to the correct section and searching for "Collins" he found it. Pulling a copy off the shelf he, we walked towards the front of the store to get in the checkout line. It was then that he saw her.

Right in next to him in line was a truly beautiful woman. Her hair was long and a deep reddish brown. Her skin was smooth looking and she had a nice olive complexion. But when she glanced to the side he saw her most striking feature. Her eyes. They were hazel, shone like coins in a fountain. There was a look in them that was somewhat off. Was it sadness? Cal was certain it was. Sadness with a hint of compassion mixed somewhere in there. Then he looked down, noticing how good the tight jeans she was wearing made her look, and something caught his eye. The book she was holding. His book. He leaned forward a bit to make sure and yes, there was the title in black glossy letters; The Lies We Tell.

Such a gorgeous woman and she's buying my book, He thought. Out of all the books on the earth, she's choosing to buy mine.

Cal thought maybe he should say something flirtatious to her, but he couldn't think of anything at that moment. Finally, he found his words.

"Good book?"

He could have killed himself. All he could say was that? But his mood became a bit better when she replied.

"Not sure, I'm actually buying it for my friend for her birthday. She and my friend Chrissie are always telling me that this Dr. Lightman is a genius. "

Cal smiled before replying.

"Yea, I read it. It's great. He really does know what he's talking about…" Cal suddenly had an idea.

"I think there's more information about him on the back flap."

"Really?" the girl replied with a tone of interest in her voice.

She flipped open the back cover and almost dropped the book.

"Oh my God…You're…You're…"

Cal smile grew wider.

"Dr. Cal Lightman." He said, extending his hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you."

The girl reached out and shook his hand.

"Wow. I can't believe it's really you. My friends Chrissie and Ana, they think you're the greatest thing since sliced bread."

Cal laughed

"Do they really?"

"Yeah, they basically worship you. It's quite humorous."

She paused, as if she was going to say something more, but she did not, and simply looked down at her boots.

"Well, we seem to be at different levels here, love. You know my name, but I do not yet have the pleasure of knowing yours."

Perfect, He thought.

"Oh, how rude of me, Dr. Lightman. My name's Samantha Moore."

"Samantha, that's lovely. And oh please, call me Cal."

"Cal"

Her eyes lit up when she said his name, and Cal immediately sensed the air of attraction in her voice. And the fact that she looked down at her feet again, trying to hide her smile, only confirmed this. Cal than noticed there were now only two people in front of them in line.

Better think fast, old boy, Cal said to himself. If you don't make a move now…

"Can I buy you a cup of coffee?" He asked casually, his head tilting slightly over to the small café area in the corner of the bookstore.

She smiled again, this time for him to see. I was a beautiful thing, her smile.

"I really like to Dr. Lightman, I mean Cal, but I'm already running late to meet my friends."

"Sorry." She added

Cal's heart sank a little, but then rose fight back up again as he came up with just about the slickest idea he'd ever come up with.

"That's quite all right love…But at least let me do something for you. What do you say to me singing that copy for you to give to your friend?"

Sam looked surprised, shocked even, at his suggestion.

"Is that alright with you?"

"Alright? That would be wonderful! This will mean so much to Ana, it really will."

She held out the book to him, and Cal took it from her. He flipped the book open to the inside front cover, and taking a pen out of his pocket, began to write, holding the book up so she couldn't see.

"Oh, it's A-n-a, not with two n's."

"I got it love…I got it."

He smiled up at her, and then went back to writing. He finished just before it was her turn to go up and pay. Cal shut the book and handed it back to her with care, gently placing it in her hands.

"Well it was nice to meet you Cal. And thank you so much. Ana's going to love this."

"It was a pleasure meeting you too, Samantha."

After she had paid, she waved to him. He waved back, and then chuckled to himself as she walked out the door.

"Enjoy the book", he muttered to himself under his breath, "I know you will."