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know. Let’s just pretend we are a couple.’
    ‘Okay.’
    ‘I organise this get away for a year, year and a half. Would you do it?’
    ‘I guess.’
    ‘We could then go somewhere else. Like Zanzibar and disappear for good.’
    He laughed. ‘I’m not sure my department would like me leaving for good.’
    ‘It’s not about them, it’s about you. Anyway this is just a fantasy.’
    ‘Yes it is. Yes I would go with you, if that’s what you wanted.’
    ‘Nice to know.’
    Derek found her both interesting and strange. There was something so attractive about her he couldn’t deny. If she wanted him in her life, he wouldn’t deny that, in fact, he would love it.
    ‘Anyway, enough of my crazy fantasies.’
    ‘I wouldn’t go as far as calling them crazy. Maybe interesting, like you.’
    ‘You find me interesting?’
    ‘I do, and mysterious.’
    ‘Really?’
    ‘Yes, I like it. Don’t think it’s a bad thing.’
    She ate, took a sip of wine and watched him. ‘What about you? What do you do in your spare time?’
    ‘Erm...’ He chewed a moment. ‘I play football when I can, coach a teen group of boys at football as well. Keeps them out of trouble.’
    ‘That sounds nice.’
    ‘Yes, I think it’s one of the things I love doing besides my job. They have something to do, rather than become mischievous out of boredom.’
    ‘Yes that’s true.’
    ‘Maybe you should encourage that Mister know it all in your class to join my club.’
    ‘Erm...yes...well.’
    ‘It would be good for him, you’ll be surprised just how much they can learn about team work playing football.’
    ‘Yes, I’ll mention it.’
    ‘You could give him my mobile number.’
    ‘I will.’ She nodded. She didn’t like where this conversation was heading. ‘Can I take that?’ She put her hand on the plate. ‘Or do you want seconds. You still need room for dessert.’
    ‘Yes take it. I’m full. It was lovely.’
    She smiled mildly, picked up the plates and put them in the sink.
    ‘Do you want to go and sit in the living-room, I’ll bring dessert through.’
    He watched her a moment. ‘Okay.’ He stood up and left.
    She put her shaky hand to her forehead. How long could she keep up the lies without bursting from the inside out? She let her nerves settle a moment.
    ‘You’re all right. You’re a genius at this,’ she told herself.
    Ice cream, strawberries and chocolate sauce were served.
    ‘I hope you still have room.’
    ‘I do. It looks lovely.’
    ‘This has been great,’ she said. ‘Thanks for coming tonight.’
    ‘I’m glad I did.’
    She moved across to where he sat. He smiled.
    ‘What are your rules about third dates?’ she asked.
    ‘I didn’t realise there were any rules.’
    ‘I wouldn’t call them rules, but most men expect sex on the third date.’ She raised her eyebrows.
    ‘Is that so? I wasn’t aware of that.’
    ‘Yes you were. Where have you been?’
    ‘Seriously though. I’m an old school gentleman.’
    ‘Does that mean sex is off the table?’ She kept the spoon in her mouth a moment.
    ‘Do you want it off the table?’
    ‘Ah question for an answer. No I don’t want it off the table. I know I sound forward, but I really like you.’
    ‘I like you too.’ He put down the empty bowl. ‘I will do whatever you want me to do. I’ll only go as far as you allow. Those are my rules.’
    ‘I like your rules, they feel much easier to follow.’
    ‘Good.’ He took the bowl from her and put it aside.
    Their lips touched. A cold and warm sensation past between them! She pulled back, took his hand and led him to the bedroom.
    ‘Are you sure?’ he asked.
    She pulled him towards her and they kissed.
    ‘Of course I’m sure,’ she mumbled against him.
    He slipped off the dress, she stepped out of the heels. His hands ran over her body. He stopped, pulled away and then continued the discovery of her body. Harmony mirrored him, taking off his clothes and exploring every part of his body.
    He lifted