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Like I said in the first chapter summary bit thing, I'm not really sure where this is going. I just had an idea and wanted to follow it up. Just bear with me and read it. :D
As Time Goes By- Chapter 2
His fingers began to tremble slightly. He hadn't been on a date in so many years he had forgotten what it felt like. The pre-date nerves. The nerves of sitting down waiting for the woman. Then there was the actual date itself. The meet and greet, the kiss hello. The awkward silence before you order. He sighed to himself and fixed his jacket. It was just one date. He could get through this.
'Uh, Leo?' A voice came from behind him. He turned around swiftly to see his date, Erica.
'Erica.' He said and leant down to kiss her soft cheek and then straightened up again. He took a quick glance at her chosen attire. She had a plain dress, which just passed her knees showing off her slim lower legs. Her straps just slid past her shoulders showing a small strip of her bra strap. He held out his hand and she placed hers in his strong hand. He led her to their table and held out her seat.
'Thank you.' She sat down and placed her bag beside her chair. She watched as he took his seat and noticed small droplets of perspiration on his forehead. She smiled slightly to herself knowing she wasn't the only one nervous.
Leo looked to Erica and smiled. She looked absolutely stunning. 'You look beautiful.' He said in a low voice.
She looked to him and smiled, her blue eyes twinkling in the dim light of the restaurant. She watched as he began to fiddle with his hands and muster up words to say to her.
He couldn't understand why he was finding it so hard to talk to her. Usually when talking to women he had no bother. But, Erica wasn't like any other woman, he thought. He reached out for his glass of wine which had just been brought over and sipped it. He looked over to Erica who was twisting a ring on her finger nervously. Her short, dyed, blonde hair was shining in the light. He has always been a brunette guy. He racked through his head trying to find something to say. Something which would be a conversation starter.
'How was your day?'
'Oh, my god. It was the worst. This girl came in to get her nails done.' She continued to ramble incoherently about her day as a beautician. Leo found it hard to stay attentive and hoped she didn't ask him any questions about her job. Erica suddenly stopped talking and looked at her nail. 'I have a broken nail! I have a broken nail!' She began to wave her hand about rapidly and Leo looked around the restaurant and noticed people beginning to stare.
'Erica,' He began but couldn't find any words to come out. 'Erica…calm down.' But she didn't hear him and continued rambling about her nail. Leo began to grow agitated, it showing evidently on his face.
'Look Leo. Look!' She said and shoved her hand into his face. 'It's horrendous.'
'I'm sure it is Erica but if you don't mind keeping your voice down, people are looking at us.' He said softly. He took hold of her delicate hand and caressed his thumb over it.
She looked up to him. He had such sincerity in his eyes it made her smile. 'Sorry,' she apologized 'I'm just nervous. It's just, you're such a great guy and I wanted to look perfect tonight.' Her voice trailed off when she noticed Leo smiling at her. 'What?'
He shook his head. .'It's nothing. You looked amazing when I saw you.' He said with more truth than he expected to come out. He gently lifted her hand to his lips and planted a small kiss on them. 'Now, let's eat.' He let go of her hand and looked down to his meal. Erica continued to look at him. He was perfect but there was something he was hiding. She could tell. But just what was it?
Ok I know it's been ages since I posted the first chapter but I am back at school and with so much coursework going on it's hard. But please still review! Thanks Molly xXx