Chapter 96

The first day of the conference had been a whirlwind, filled with insightful presentations and networking opportunities. Tasha h bid farewell to her friend Trevor and was making her way out the large lecture room when she heard Parker's voice behind her.

“Here you are, Professor Harrison. Are you leaving already?”

She stopped and turned back. “hey, Parker. Please call me Tasha.”

“Yes ma'am,” he hastened to cover up the gap between them. They both resumed walking. It was a short distance to their hotel.

“What about dinner tonight?” He asked with a little smile dancing on his face.

Tasha's heart skipped a bit. She had been hoping all day that he would ask her again.

"I'd love to," she replied, her voice a little breathless.

“Great. When would you want to have dinner?” He asked as they crossed the road.

She cocked her head to the side. “Is seven thirty okay?”

“Absolutely.” He turned to contact her eyes. “Seven thirty it is.”

“This boy is so confident,” Tasha thought to herself. “W