Charlie Landon had her future worked out until her mother died in a freak shark attack. Her father uproots their lives in favour of moving back to his small town in America. Charlie meets Percy and Noah who unknowingly turn her life upside down. Bot...
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DATES
Saturday, the 17th of March
Samantha's spent the last ten minutes nodding her head. I've considered saving her but she hasn't replied to my message and I'm not sure what to do. It's the first I've been asked to stalk someone's date.
I slouch against the table and take another sip from my mocktail. Perhaps spiking this cocktail with alcohol would make this night better?
"We meet again." Jayden chuckles. "I had drinks with co-workers and noticed you at the bar. I hope it's okay that I've come over."
"No, that's fine." I laugh.
"What are you doing here?"
Jayden takes a seat beside me and leans against the bench.
"I'm here in case my friend needs to be bailed out of her date."
"Which one is your friend?"
I subtly nod towards Samantha, who is still nodding while her date is talking passionately about something.
"When are you supposed to help because she looks miserable?"
"She hasn't messaged me the code word, so I don't know."
"Since you might be here for a while, can I buy you a drink?"
"Thanks but I can't put any more liquid in my body."
"Have you eaten? Their steak burgers are delicious."
"I have to warn you, I have a boyfriend."
"Is he the one you were hiding from last time?"
"I'm not hiding from anyone tonight." I chuckle.
"I don't know about you, but I haven't eaten tonight. Some company would be nice but I won't force it on you."
"Food and some company would be nice while I wait for Samantha."
We move to a small table nearby which has an okay view of Samantha and her date. We order our burgers and more drinks. I'm mildly jealous of Jayden's beer.
"You're clearly from Australia, have you lived in America for long?"
"September of last year."
"Still fairly new then." He nods. "Are you enjoying your time here?"
"It's ruined my love for snow, but I've made some good friends here."
"Little towns have their charm, but the beach is amazing." He nods.
"Agreed."
I peer over my shoulder and smile because Samantha's laughing and it seems genuine. Perhaps they've managed to salvage their date.
