Lena pulled a book out carelessly, dropping it to the
floor. The man next to her stooped to pick it up. Lena
flashed her most winning smile. “Thank you.”
“The Essentials of Great Sex,” read the man, a smile
in his voice. “You’re welcome.”
Lena took the book and immediately stuffed it back in
the shelf. She turned sharply on her heel and huffed over to her
sister who was browsing at the next shelf.
“What an asshole,” she whined. “I’m bored, Jay. Let’s
go.”
Jay only smiled and shook her head. She
hadn’t meant to overhear, and was still trying her damndest not to laugh out
loud at her sister’s little misadventure. She refocused her attention on the
book she was reading.
“I’m sorry, but if I don’t do this now, I know
I might never have another chance again,” said the man quite shyly, yet
determined. “I just have to ask if you’d have a coffee with me,
maybe.”
Silence. Jay could feel the man shuffling
uncomfortably on his feet. She sighed. She was used to
this. It always happens to Lena. Pretty
Lena. Irresistible Lena.
“Lena, don’t be petty. Answer the man
before he tears his heart out for you,” Jay scolded, turning to her
sister. Who was nowhere in sight.
“What... Lena?” Jay turned to the man standing there
expectantly.
“Uhm...” Jay didn’t really know what to say to
him. “Sorry about that, my sister’s not usually this
rude. I’ll go find her for you.”
“Uh... sister? No, no,” he said, smiling. “I didn’t mean
her. I meant you.”
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