Just got done with the book signing.
S: Awesome. How’d it go?
E: Pretty good I think. We stayed a bit extra to make sure everyone that showed up got their book signed and their picture taken.
S: That’s good. What’s next on the agenda? Sara knew she shouldn’t have asked. It was none of her business. Part of her regretted sending the message, but she needed to know where she stood with the date.
E: We’re on our way to get lunch now. I have another signing at four and hopefully dinner with you later.
Sara’s grin was ear to ear as she saw his reply. Her fingers quickly typed her response on the phone.
S: What did you have in mind?
E: I was thinking, you and me at a nice Italian restaurant.
S: Where?
E: Hoped you could help me with that. I don’t come to Jersey enough to know where to find good food.
S: I might know a place or two we could go.
E: Sounds good to me. Text me your address and I’ll pick you up after my next signing.
Sara didn’t know if she should trust him enough to give him her address, but thought it was sweet he wanted to pick her up from her house. Against her better judgement, she decided to take the risk and sent Evan her address.
E: Perfect, pick you up around seven-thirty.
Chapter 6-Evan
Evan found it difficult to focus on anything other than Sara. He barely touched his turkey and brie sandwich at lunch, and kept quiet throughout both limo rides.
“Is everything okay,” Kat asked.
“Yeah, I’m just looking forward to…” He caught himself mid-sentence, knowing he was about to admit he cared more about meeting with Sara than the upcoming book signing.
Kat studied his face. The corners of her lips curled into a smile. “You heard from her; didn’t you?”
“What gave it away?”
“You look happy and distant. You got that way after signing that girl’s book this afternoon. So when are you going out with her?”
“Tonight, right after we get done with the next book signing.”
“Good thing we didn’t plan a big dinner to celebrate tonight.” Evan looked at her with surprise. Kat leaned in closer. “Mr. Waters realized these book signings aren’t really suitable for him. He’s dropping us off at the signing and taking the town car back home.” Evan’s eyes grew wide with panic, wondering how he was going to pick up Sara for their date. Kat patted his hand gently. “It’s okay, we still have the limo for a few hours after the signing. You’ll drop me off at my hotel and you can use the limo for whatever you want.”
“Thank you,” Evan whispered.
The limo pulled into a strip mall parking lot, parking itself in front of a beige building with forest green signage on top. Mr. Waters was the first to step out and looked up at the building. He turned to Evan and shook his head.
“Alright Evan, Kat is going to be by your side for the rest of the night. You handled the first signing like a pro. You should have no problem with this one. If anything comes up, let Kat know and she’ll handle everything.” He leaned in, planting a kiss on Kat’s cheek before re-entering the limo.
“Wait, what about the…”
Kat grabbed his hand. “Don’t worry about it.” She opened the door and pushed Evan inside. “You worry about the signing, and I’ll handle everything
S: Awesome. How’d it go?
E: Pretty good I think. We stayed a bit extra to make sure everyone that showed up got their book signed and their picture taken.
S: That’s good. What’s next on the agenda? Sara knew she shouldn’t have asked. It was none of her business. Part of her regretted sending the message, but she needed to know where she stood with the date.
E: We’re on our way to get lunch now. I have another signing at four and hopefully dinner with you later.
Sara’s grin was ear to ear as she saw his reply. Her fingers quickly typed her response on the phone.
S: What did you have in mind?
E: I was thinking, you and me at a nice Italian restaurant.
S: Where?
E: Hoped you could help me with that. I don’t come to Jersey enough to know where to find good food.
S: I might know a place or two we could go.
E: Sounds good to me. Text me your address and I’ll pick you up after my next signing.
Sara didn’t know if she should trust him enough to give him her address, but thought it was sweet he wanted to pick her up from her house. Against her better judgement, she decided to take the risk and sent Evan her address.
E: Perfect, pick you up around seven-thirty.
Chapter 6-Evan
Evan found it difficult to focus on anything other than Sara. He barely touched his turkey and brie sandwich at lunch, and kept quiet throughout both limo rides.
“Is everything okay,” Kat asked.
“Yeah, I’m just looking forward to…” He caught himself mid-sentence, knowing he was about to admit he cared more about meeting with Sara than the upcoming book signing.
Kat studied his face. The corners of her lips curled into a smile. “You heard from her; didn’t you?”
“What gave it away?”
“You look happy and distant. You got that way after signing that girl’s book this afternoon. So when are you going out with her?”
“Tonight, right after we get done with the next book signing.”
“Good thing we didn’t plan a big dinner to celebrate tonight.” Evan looked at her with surprise. Kat leaned in closer. “Mr. Waters realized these book signings aren’t really suitable for him. He’s dropping us off at the signing and taking the town car back home.” Evan’s eyes grew wide with panic, wondering how he was going to pick up Sara for their date. Kat patted his hand gently. “It’s okay, we still have the limo for a few hours after the signing. You’ll drop me off at my hotel and you can use the limo for whatever you want.”
“Thank you,” Evan whispered.
The limo pulled into a strip mall parking lot, parking itself in front of a beige building with forest green signage on top. Mr. Waters was the first to step out and looked up at the building. He turned to Evan and shook his head.
“Alright Evan, Kat is going to be by your side for the rest of the night. You handled the first signing like a pro. You should have no problem with this one. If anything comes up, let Kat know and she’ll handle everything.” He leaned in, planting a kiss on Kat’s cheek before re-entering the limo.
“Wait, what about the…”
Kat grabbed his hand. “Don’t worry about it.” She opened the door and pushed Evan inside. “You worry about the signing, and I’ll handle everything
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