THE MISTAKE HE MADE

Tina took a step towards Jay. “I have come to give my response to your question earlier today.”

Jay inhaled and relaxed a bit.

“Please have a seat.” She pointed to the arranged seats and a table in the centre of the room.

“Was all this necessary?” Jay frowned, glancing around the room again. It reminded him of a memory he was trying to not recall. And that made it more discomforting.

“Please sit. Actually, this will take time and I didn't want to keep you standing so I prepared here.”

Jay shrugged reluctantly and finally sat down.

Tina grabbed the wine she had ordered, walked to the table and began to pour in the glasses.

“There's no need for this. Just go ahead and say—”

She handed him the half-filled glass. “Don't rush. Let's take our time,” she whispered.

Dazed, Jay's mouth parted.

Tina lowered the bottle of wine, took a sip from her glass as she sat on the table, placing her leg on his body.

Jay was utterly shocked.

“You know, I have always had eyes for you but you someho