MAXINE

I didn't say a word.

He was flirting with me, no doubt. The bigger problem was that I didn't know whether he was lying.

"Well," I began, "I can't talk all day, can I?"

It earned a smile from him. "You have a lovely voice, Maxine. I completely enjoyed listening to that.” He said, going for another compliment.

I managed to give him a small smile in return “I’m glad you liked it." I replied.

"You know," he continued as he stood to his feet. He unfolded his hands from ...