He continued to observe her and felt uncomfortable with the position he put himself in; he felt as if he was spying on her, and he felt that was beneath him.

So he decided to do something different. When she finished locking the bar, he stood some feets away, and cleared his voice. “Ehm, would you mind if I walk you home?”

She was startled, but the smile on her face pleased him. She walked towards him and stopped right in front. “Yes, please. I would feel safer ...