No Time to Waste

Aston

“It’s not boring to me at all.” His mother’s eyes shone with humor. The corners of her mouth were pressed in as if she was fighting a smile. For a woman who hadn’t been around for so long, she looked positively motherly at the moment.

“I’m not bored either,” I piped up, but Blake started moving toward the door anyway.

He cocked his head, holding his hand out for me. “I’m sure, but we should get going.”

“Okay.” I smiled at both of his parents. “It was lovely to meet you both. I hope to see you again soon.”

Both of them nodded. His mom said goodbye and his dad grinned like he knew something I didn’t. “I’m sure you will, dear. Keep up the good work.”

“I will,” I said, then followed Blake out the door. He took my hand when we were out in the hall, guiding me back to the front exit. “What did you two talk about that I’m not allowed to know?”

“It was nothing, just him rambling about all my traveling and stuff.” There was probably more to it, but he would tell me when he was ready. A