That there’ll be no ditching her in the morning.”
“Charley, I’d marry her tomorrow if I could.”
“Good enough for me.” I tell him with a warm, friendly smile. “Can’t you come back in? “ I tell her as she squeezes the life out of me with her hug. “If we’re still as close and fucking like we do when we’re old and grey, I’ll be more than happy.” I tell him as we turn and he starts to lead me back to our room. “So let him scratch it then.”
“I want to but…” she looks at the floor. Thank you!”
“Hey, no problem. “She’s something special, isn’t she?” I ask, breaking his revelry and making him jump. “Care to give me a hand, Sal?”
She nods and they head to the bar, I sit and watch as Josh stares at her retreating form, completely engrossed. I know she’s not like that.”
“So do it, ask her out.”
“I will.” He responds with a grin and a wink. “So let him scratch it then.”
“I want to but…” she looks at the floor. We drew a line under it and decided to make the most of our remaining time before he had to leave, spending every possible second together.
