Chapter 16:

Zoe set a timer on her phone for 5 minutes and then made her way over to the bar. Zoe stood next to the guys with her hand on her hip and she tapped her nails on the bar. The barman came over and Zoe ordered her drink.

"I'll pay for that. We can't have a lovely lady like you buying her own drinks now can we?" The guy said.

"Thank you. I'm Zoe."

"I'm Mick and this is Jerry and David" He said as they all shook Zoe's hand. Mick took a step closer to Zoe and handed the barman the money for her drink.

"So Zoe, what do you do for a living?" Mick asked as the others talked amongst themselves.

"I'm a doctor, and what is your profession?" She asked as a mere formality.

"I'm an accountant. Not as interesting as a doctor, that must be an interesting job."

"It is. There is never a dull moment that's for sure." She said and they both laughed.

"So, are you single?" Mick asked as a huge grin spread across him face. Zoe nodded and smiled back as she couldn't bring herself to admit that it might actually be over between her and Max.

"A gorgeous woman like you, surely not."

"You're not shy are you?" Zoe asked in a seductive manner.

"No and I'm guessing you're not either." He said and at this moment the alarm that Zoe set went off causing them both to jump. Zoe picked up her phone and pretended to text a message.

"Sorry about that. I have got to get going."

"So soon?" He asked to which Zoe simply nodded. Mick then took the phone from Zoe's hand and put his number in her phone.

"Now, it's up to you if I see you around." He replied as he winked at Zoe before watching her bum as she walked away. Max caught Mick looking as it was something that he often found himself doing when he watched Zoe walk away but this made him jealous. Zoe waved the phone in front of Cal's face and he gave her a small round of applause.

"You play a good game Dr. Hanna, but then again if I was that guy, I would've given you my number as soon as I saw you." He said causing Zoe to playfully hit him.

"Well, I'm going to head off for a cigarette and then head home. Have a good night everyone." Zoe said to which she was greeted with pleasant farewells.

As Zoe left the pub she stood outside and lit her cigarette but little did she know that Mick was soon to follow.

Thank you for all the lovely reviews. I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER! I have two possible ideas so if you could message me or put it in a review what idea you prefer I can continue from there.

IDEA 1: Mick follows Zoe outside and starts to get a little rough with her then Max steps in.

IDEA 2: Mick kisses Zoe...

Please let me know, I appreciate all of your reviews and opinions.