A/N: Well, after getting several reviews asking for another chapter, I've decided to write it!

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Chapter Two: Lunch at Simpson's

Sherlock Holmes and I decided to have luncheon at Simpson's Restaurant, The Reigate Puzzle, as I call the case. We had just ordered, when Holmes stood up and said, "Miss Hunter?"  

 "Hello, Mr. Holmes," said one of the young women leaving the restaurant, "how are things going? I read about the burglaries in Surrey in the paper."

"Fairly well, how about you," Holmes asked.

"I am well. Let's go, Vanessa. See you two gentlemen later," said Miss Hunter, leaving with the other woman.

"Holmes, who was that," I asked after the two women left.

"That was Miss Melissa Hunter, Watson. She was an old acquaintance of mine growing up," said Holmes.

"Oh," was all I said.

When we arrived back at Baker Street, I pondered about our brief meeting with Miss Melissa Hunter.

Though I did not know Miss Hunter well, I thought she was a nice, kind young woman, and thought how could she be just a mere acquaintance? I knew of Holmes's dislike and distrust of the fairer sex, but still, how could someone like Holmes not be taken in by her beauty, and personality? Oh well, that's none of my business, so I better not pry.

Then, I thought about how Miss Hunter looked during her brief conversation with Holmes. Like I've said before, I don't know what all of her facial expressions mean, but I was fairly certain that she is in love with Holmes. I do not think that he's aware of it, but since I do not believe that Miss Hunter would want me to tell him, I won't say a word.

I am fairly certain, however, that Holmes does not love Miss Hunter, and she appears to know and accept that as well. This woman was certainly interesting, I thought, I'd like to know more about her.

 

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 A/N: Well, that's the end of chapter two! I'm sorry it's so short, but since so many people want me to hurry up and write this chapter, so I can't procrastinate anymore, even though I really want to write more of this chapter. The next one will be longer, hopefully, if this isn't enough, still. Please r&r! I would also like help in thinking up a good title for this fic. I just can't think of one! Thank you.