RIVER

“I’d love to,” Matt said with beaming eyes.

“Oh, you would?”

“Of course,” he nodded. “I had been thinking of asking you out to dinner or lunch. After asking if we could be friends, I realised I haven’t done anything to make sure we are friends, and that is on me. I think this would be a good opportunity.”

“Oh, good then, it’s a pre-Halloween party.”

“Do we get to dress up?’ I couldn't tell from his tone if he was excited about dressing up or if he thought ...