If the Shoe Fits (23 page)

Authors: Amber T. Smith

“You're sure?” he said, his white teeth flashing in a smile of earnest concern.

“Um, yes â¦ ” she replied, slightly star struck.

“I know this might seem rather forward of me,” he began, “but may I introduce myself?”

Her brows came together and she licked her lips nervously indicating she was unsure about this one, but he quickly moved to reassure her.

“I'll tell you my name, but you don't have to tell me
your
real name. Make something up! Just don't forget what it is so that if I get so lucky as to see you here again and I call out to you, you'll actually answer.”

She giggled at that and her whole body finally relaxed, as if she'd been holding it tensed in preparation for an impact or a shock.

Holding out a smooth white hand with long shapely fingers she smiled genuinely this time and said, “I'm Eva, and I haven't ever shopped here before actually, so I'm not sure if you'll run into me again, but it's nice to meet you.”

He took the proffered hand and thought briefly that it might be the softest, sweetest thing he'd touched in a very long time. “Owen Martin, and I have to say with all sincerity, that I hope you'll consider making Tesco a regular part of your life, as it's the only place I ever shop when I'm in London and I would very much like to see you again, Eva.”

She blushed more, slowly removing her hand from his. “Well, I'll certainly take it under consideration â¦ Owen.” she said sweetly.

“Lovely.” He winked, and carefully maneuvered his trolley out of her way, whistling softly to himself.

He went to Tesco every day at the same time for the next week.

So did she.

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