Chapter Thirteen – The Sushi Platter

Christine and Meg were now at this moment sat on high stools in a place called "The Sushi Platter" and both had a little plate of sushi in front of them. And as they ate the other sushi dishes went round the bar on the mini conveyor belt with plastic see-through bows over them. When Meg was halfway through her sushi platter she put down her fork "So Chris, there was something I wanted to ask you." Christine stopped eating and put down her fork too. "What is it Meg?" she asked. "The other day when we first met Mr. Foster, I noticed something." Christine's heart started pounding and she tried to keep her voice steady "What was that?" Meg took off her glasses and looked Christine in the eye. "When I tried to talk to him he wasn't taking any notice of me. And when Roger was taking me off the stage I saw over my shoulder that all his attention was on you. Later that night at the party you and him were partners and you said that it was like love at first sight in books and films. I just want to know how it happened so quickly. And what did you do with him before you came down to the party that evening?"
Christine thought for a moment, how could she explain in a way that was both truthful and not a lie at the same time? She decided to just make up a story that was close to the truth but leave out the mysterious details. "Well he took me back to his place for a few drinks and told me about the party he'd invited us to. While he was upstairs changing I suddenly realized that I had seen him before. Years ago we knew each other, we were very close, and I guess you could say we were high school sweethearts. We both studied music and he told me some key skills on how to sing. But our different college scholarships parted both of us. Just before I left he promised me that we would be together again and we made our true love vow. The reason I didn't recognize him the other day was because his appearance had changed, because now we're both adults and not teenagers anymore. But anyway when he came back downstairs after changing and he told me who he really was and we…. well you can probably guess the rest Meg."

Christine's heart relaxed as she saw Meg's warm smile "Christine, that's so wonderful. It's a shame that we didn't go to the same high school together, I would have really liked to see you both together back then." Christine smiled back and picked up her fork again "I wish you had been there too Meg." And she took another mouthful of sushi. Meg also picked up her fork and continued to eat her own. When they'd cleared their plates they each bought a glass of wine.

Erik entered the shop and walked up to the counter, the shop keeper gave him a welcoming smile. "Good afternoon sir, what can I do for you?" Erik reached into his pocket and took out a piece of paper. "A special purchase, a very special purchase" he said and handed the paper to the shop keeper. The shop keeper examined it and nodded "Very well sir, if you'd like to walk with me I'll show you what's on best offer at the moment."

Christine and Meg now stood outside the Sushi Platter. "So are you heading home then?" Meg asked and Christine nodded "Yeah and wait for Erik to get back." Meg placed her hand on Christine's shoulder "I'm really happy for you Christine, I really am." "Thank you Meg" Christine said. Meg checked her watch "Well I'd better get back or Mr. Krueger will get mad at me" She and Christine hugged each other "You have a good afternoon then" "Thanks, See ya Chris." And she walked back towards the library and Christine waved for a taxi.

Erik was now standing at the counter and handing the shop keeper his credit card. "Thank you sir" and he swiped it through the machine. "Excellent purchase choice by the way. Your girl is going to love it." Erik grinned and nodded "I hope she does" He put his glasses on, signed the receipt and picked up the bag. After exiting the shop he walked over to where his motorbike was parked. He slipped the bag into his rucksack, got on the seat and kicked the bike to life. In a flash he was on the road heading back to Christine's house.

Author's Notes
We're near the end now guys. Just a few more chapters to go!
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