CHAPTER 74

Darlene

“You look stunning,” he said. “I love what you did with your hair, I love the dress, the shoes are wicked sexy and the makeup is pretty.”

I went silent after that. I mean, what does one say in reply in a situation like this? Thank you?

“That’s better,” I replied. “Thank you. Why have you been so stuck-up? Got a boot up your ass?”

He chuckled. “I’ve had a rough evening.”

“Want to talk about it?”

He shook his head, no. “It isn’t something I want you to worry about.”

I wanted to keep asking but I didn’t, instead I looked out the window and enjoyed the ride. It was a long ride from the house to the restaurant. I had no idea where he was taking me so the forty-five minute ride was just me staring out the window like a puppy with excitement. There wasn’t any traffic because most decent people were already seated behind their TVs or in bed. Bars were open and buzzing, so were clubs, motels and hotels. I saw some girl’s standing on the road and just waiting.

“We are here, sir,” The dr