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Chip: Dropped off the car. Keys in the glove compartment.
That’s Chip for you. He’s always in a rush and every interaction is to the point.
Me: Thanks, man. Email me the bill and I’ll pay it right away.
Will do.
I pull up Autumn’s contact info and type out a message.
Hey, your car’s in the lot and the keys are in the glove compartment.
Autumn: Thank you. How much do I owe him?
Nothing. It’s all set.
Then how much do I owe you?
Nothing.
That’s not acceptable.
If you want to pay me back, then have dinner with me.
That’s not a good idea.
I disagree, but if you won’t agree to dinner, then how about dessert?
I’m fully prepared for her to disagree, so I’m still formulating my arguments when she replies.
Okay. What time and where?
I smile at my phone.
Seven at 86 Ocean Avenue in Sandview.
See you then.
Looking forward to it.
“What’s got you so cheery?” Cooper asks, dropping down in the open seat next to mine.
“I’ve got a date. Well, not a date. But I’m hoping it leads to that point.”
“Nice. Is this someone you just met?”
“It’s Autumn.”
“From yesterday?”
“Yep. She had car issues and I gave her a ride home. I also had my buddy fix her car and drop it off today.”
“Maybe she wants to show you how ‘grateful’ she is,” he suggests.
I shake my head, laughing. “Not this girl. As it is, I had to negotiate down from dinner to dessert because she doesn’t want to go.”
“What’s wrong with you?”
“I remind her too much of her ex—Brett.”
