| Chapter 2 |
| Elizabeth picked her daughter up from Ms. McCoy, her baby-sitter, & took her home to drop off their stuff. Melody quickly got out of her uniform & met her mom in the foyer. Her mom also got out of her work cloths & changed into jeans & a T-shirt. They left & got back into the car. They drove to their favorite restaurant, Ruby Tuesdays. When they entered, Liz saw one of Davis’s old students named Marie. Liz recognized her. “Marie Walker, since when do you work here,” she asked. “Miss Morgan, it’s good to see you. I started here 2 weeks ago. I make good money & I love being a waitress,” Marie said with a smile, “I’ll go ahead and seat you 2 & give you a couple of minutes to find out what you want.” As soon as they were seated Elizabeth saw a very gorgeous man come through the door. She ignored him because she thought there was no way that someone like him would like someone like her. Soon a very beautiful voice said… “Excuse me, I know you might think this is strange but, I was wondering, would you mind if I joined you?” Liz looked at the man that had just asked her if he could join them. He was the same guy from the door. “Sure, have a seat,” she said as she motioned to the seat across from her. “I’m Howie,” he said as he extended his hand “Elisabeth, but please call me Liz,” she said as she held her hand out to shake his. He gently kissed her hand & smiled at her. She smiled back. “So Howie,” she said,“ What’s a guy like you doing going around asking to join woman for dinner.” “First time I tried, I normally have friends with me so I don’t have to dine alone, but it’s worth meeting someone as pretty as you.” “Thank you,” she said as she blushed. “Are you ready to order,” Marie said as she came by the table. “Yes,” Liz said “ For drinks, I’ll have a Dr. Pepper, & she will have a Sprite.” “I’ll have a coke,” Howie said. “Do you need a few minutes to find out what you want,” Marie said while she was eyeing Howie. “No, I’ll have the loaded potato & she wants the kids chicken tenders.” Liz said. “I’ll have the chicken fajitas," Howie said. As Marie walked off Liz excused herself & went to the bathroom. |
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