"I have, and they're looking for him. But that's not the worst of it."
"What? It gets worse?"
"Oh yeah. He knows where I live. My neighbor has seen him snooping around my place three times in the past two days."
"That's horrible! Were you at home when he was doing this?"
"Thankfully not. I've been staying at Everett's house, across the road."
She smiled, relieved to hear some good news.
"Well, well, well," she said with a suggestive grin, "I'm guessing you two aren't just having tea and chatting about the weather, huh?"
I grinned.
"I told you there were some good things, too."
"So... tell me everything! All the juicy details! Don't leave anything out, you hear? I'll know if you're holding out on me."
I laughed and began to tell her about how things were progressing with Everett and myself. We talked for another half hour or so and then said our goodbyes. I went down to the kitchen to make myself some coffee, and as I was doing this, my phone rang. I checked and saw that it was Angie.
"Hey, Angie," I said. "How's everything?"
"Oh, it's alright. I was just wondering if you felt like maybe going out to get some lunch today?"
As Everett was going to the hospital on his own, I knew that I would have a pretty big chunk of free time on my hands, and with that in mind, I thought it would be nice to get out and get something to eat. I'd be safe with Angie, as I imagined we'd go to a public place with lots of people around.
"Sure. You got anywhere in mind?"
"I do, actually. There's this new Middle Eastern place that I heard has these falafels that are totally to die for. How does hummus and falafel sound?"
"That sounds delicious. Uh, look, my car is kinda broken down; do you think you could do me a favor and give me a ride?"
"I can do that. I remember where your place is from when I picked you up in the taxi the other night."
"Hey, speaking of the other night, how did things go with that guy you were dancing with?"
She laughed. "Oh, those details will have to wait until I see you in person."
I chuckled. "Alright, alright. So, what time are you thinking of doing lunch then?"
"How about I pick you up around twelve o' clock?"
"That sounds perfect. See you then."
***
I finished off the last bite of falafel, and the joy of its deliciousness rippled across the surface of my tongue.
"These falafels seriously are to die for!" I exclaimed. "I'm definitely coming back to this place."
"Told you," said Angie with a proud smile.
"So," I said. "Spill it. Tell me about that guy you were dancing with... what happened?"
"You tell me first," she said. "What made you leave so quickly?"
"Oh, that guy who wanted to dance with me, he was a serious jerk. Got real pushy and started crossing boundaries way too soon. I'm sorry I left so early, but that guy was repulsive. I mean sure, he was young and really good-looking, but attitude-wise, he was just awful."