“Can I see your phone?”
“Okay,” she responded hesitantly but handed him her phone.
He mentally scolded her for not having a screen lock on her phone.It would be so easy for someone to steal her information, but he wasn’t about to start an argument.He put in his number and sent himself a text, so he had hers before handing it back.“Now you have my number, and I have yours.If you need a ride, let me know.”
“Okay.”She hopped out of the truck; Carson followed carrying the groceries.
“Thank you, again,” she said at the door, taking the bags from him and standing in the doorway.She was making it clear that she was not inviting him in.
That was okay.At least she wasn’t inviting strangers inside her home.She may not protect her phone, but she protected her house.
“Bye, Allie.I’ll see you on Saturday.I’ll text you with more details as we get closer.Where it’s at and the time.I can pick you up, or if you’d be more comfortable, you can meet me there.”That way if she wanted to leave at any point, she could.
“Okay, sounds good.Bye, Carson.”Allie smiled and shut the door.”
Chapter 6
Hi.
Allie looked down at her phone, shocked to see a text from Carson only a few minutes after he’d left.Hi.Did I forget something in your truck?
No.
Then why was he texting her?Did you need something?
No, do I need a reason to talk to you?
No.I don’t know.She started to type then erased it to try again.I just assumed…She deleted that one too.What’s up?There, that sounded better.Allie shook her head at herself.This conversation was not starting out well.Carson was going to think she was weird.She needed to calm down and not act like the guy wanted something from her.
Nothing, I was just continuing our conversation.
You could have called.She preferred phone conversations to text.It took too long to type what she wanted to say.Plus, it was easy to misinterpret something someone said because you couldn’t read a tone of voice.
But then you’d be on the phone with me instead of calling the tow company.
The tow company she had yet to call because she’d been busy putting groceries away.She should do that now before it got too late.Allie called them and told them where the spare key hiding spot was.They said they’d get to it when they could and deliver it to the auto shop.She had some time before that happened.Allie had a new text from Carson when she got off the phone with them.
She quickly sent one to Sandy asking for a ride to the auto shop later before looking at Carson’s text.
I’m really glad I saw you at the store today.
Allie bit her lip, feeling a warmth spread in her belly.She couldn’t remember the last time someone had been happy to see her.I had hoped not to see anyone there.I look a mess.Allie looked down at herself.Not her best outfit.As far as second impressions, she couldn’t say she was dressed any better than her business suit.Not that she looked grungy, but it was far from sexy.
I didn’t think so.
Allie rolled her eyes as she plopped down on the couch and typed out her reply.If you try to say I looked beautiful, I will hit you.
More threats?
Promises.
Allie laid back on the couch, her head resting on a throw pillow, her face pulled in a grin as she waited for Carson to text her back.She had other things she should be doing, like making plans if she needed a rental.Her house still needed cleaning.There was laundry to be done too.Allie could think of a bunch of other things she should be doing right now, but she was enjoying herself bantering with Carson.
Who would have thought?Sandy.She supposed she owed Sandy an apology for all the horrible things she’d said about Sandy’s friend.Allie had first pegged him as an inconsiderate asshole, but now she was seeing that she had been wrong about him.Maybe Sandy hadn’t been off in her initial assessment.
So, you never answered my question.
Yes, I did.I said yes.
