Michael
My mobile screen flashes awake: a message from James.
she’s coming the friday b4 valentines weekend
I stare at the screen, hovering between pleasure and disappointment.
valentines? mid-feb? not before that?
no shes busy at college got a lot of work on
ok u want to meet up tonite? drink and a meal maybe?
sure where?
meet at urs? take it from there?
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“Can I use your laptop for a few minutes?”
James looks surprised but, “Yes, of course. Help yourself.” He waves me to where it sits on the coffee table.
“Have you got a guest account set up?”
“Er, no, now that you mention it.” He hesitates, looking embarrassed. “Just log yourself in….”
“Password?”
He flushes scarlet. “green hyphen eyes hyphen zero one. No capitals.”
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