Unexpected Proximity

"I came here this afternoon. Just got in the car two minutes before you arrived," Kaelen said calmly, his eyes softening slightly.

Clara gave a slight nod, then reached for the car door handle.

Kaelen's hand abruptly shut her car door. "Mrs. Vance, aren't you forgetting you still owe me dinner?"

Clara instinctively froze for a moment. Her mind raced as she remembered, 'Wait? Didn't I promise Kaele