The man was tall and slim…with light brown hair and some designer stubble that made him look rather rugged. His face was handsome enough, and he had a very nice smile as he looked over at her.
She smiled back, and soon they were just looking at each other for what seemed like minutes. All at once a car horn sounded down the street and broke the spell. The man looked uncertain, but then used hand gestures to indicate a drink, and if he should come into the shop. Alina hesitated…but Charles had practically told her that she should feel free to find a boyfriend. Why had she even waited this long? This guy looked really nice…and he was clearly interested in her. She smiled again, and tilted her head in the direction of the empty chair opposite her as an invitation.
Over the next quarter of a
